Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 118

What is defined as the process by which an opposing party may obtain private documents for use in litigation?

Answer options

• A. Discovery
• B. Custody
• C. Subpoena
• D. Risk Assessment
• E. Scope

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Discovery, which refers to the legal process of obtaining evidence from the opposing party. Options B, Custody, and D, Risk Assessment, do not pertain to document acquisition in litigation, while C, Subpoena, is related but specifically involves a command to appear or produce evidence, not the overall process. Option E, Scope, does not relate to the retrieval of documents.