CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 46

Which of the following types of evidence is considered as the best evidence?

Answer options

• A. A copy of the original document
• B. Information gathered through the witness's senses
• C. The original document
• D. A computer-generated record

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The original document is considered the best evidence because it is the most authentic and unaltered source of information. In contrast, a copy may be subject to alterations, witness testimony can be unreliable, and computer-generated records may not always accurately reflect the original data.