CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 564

A forensic expert working on a fraud investigation for a US-based company collected a few disk images as evidence.
Which of the following offers an authoritative decision about whether the evidence was obtained legally?

Answer options

• A. Lawyers
• B. Court
• C. Upper management team
• D. Police

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The court is the only entity that can make an authoritative determination regarding the legality of evidence collection, as it has the legal authority to interpret laws and rules of evidence. Lawyers can provide advice, but they do not have the power to make legal rulings. The upper management team and police do not possess the judicial authority to decide on the legality of evidence in a courtroom context.