Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 40

A copy of evidence or oral description of its contents; which is not as reliable as best evidence is what type of evidence?

Answer options

• A. Direct evidence
• B. Circumstantial evidence
• C. Hearsay evidence
• D. Secondary evidence

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C. Hearsay evidence is information that cannot be directly verified and is typically based on someone else's statement about the evidence. Direct evidence (A) and circumstantial evidence (B) are more reliable, while secondary evidence (D) generally refers to copies or substitutes for original evidence, but not necessarily hearsay.