CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 308

Maintaining the chain of custody is an important part of the incident response process. Which of the following reasons explains why this is important?

Answer options

• A. To maintain an information security policy
• B. To properly identify the issue
• C. To control evidence and maintain integrity
• D. To gather as much information as possible

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Maintaining the chain of custody is vital because it ensures that evidence is preserved and its integrity remains intact, which is crucial for any legal proceedings or investigations. While the other options touch on important aspects of incident response, they do not directly address the significance of evidence management and integrity like option C does.