WGU C702 EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
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Computer Forensics - ANS A set of methodological procedures and techniques that help
identify, gather, preserve, extract, interpret, document, and present evidence from computers in
a way that is legally admissible
Cyber Crime - ANS Any illegal act involving a computing device, network, its systems, or its
applications. Both internal and external
Enterprise Theory of Investigation (ETI) - ANS Methodology for investigating criminal activity
Types of Cyber Crime - ANS Civil, Criminal, Administrative
Civil Cases - ANS Involve disputes between two parties. Brought for violation of contracts and
lawsuits where a guilty outcome generally results in monetary damages to the plaintiff
Criminal Cases - ANS Brought by law enforcement agencies in response to a suspected
violation of law where a guilty outcome results in monetary damages, imprisonment, or both
Administrative Cases - ANS An internal investigation by an organization to discover if its
employees/clients/partners are abiding by the rules or policies (Violation of company policies).
Non-criminal in nature and are related to misconduct or activities of an employee
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,Rules of Forensic Investigation - ANS Safeguard the integrity of the evidence and render it
acceptable in a court of law. The forensic examiner must make duplicate copies of the original
evidence. The duplicate copies must be accurate replications of the originals, and the forensic
examiner must also authenticate the duplicate copies to avoid questions about the integrity of
the evidence. Must not continue with the investigation if the examination is going to be beyond
his or her knowledge level or skill level.
Cyber Crime Investigation Methodology/Steps - ANS 1.Identify the computer crime 2.Collect
preliminary evidence 3.Obtain court warrant dor discovery/seizure of evidence 4.Perform first
responder procedures 5.Seize evidence at the crime scene 6. Transport evidence to lab 7.Create
two bitstream copies of the evidence 8. Generate MD5 checksum of the images 9. Maintain
chain of custody 10. Store original evidence in secure location 11. Analyze the image copy for
evidence 12. Prepare a forensic report 13. Submit a report to client 14. Testify in course as an
expert witness
Locard's Exchange Principle - ANS Anyone of anything, entering a crime scene takes
something of the scene with them and leaves something of themselves behind when they
leave.
Types of Digital Data - ANS Volatile Data
Non-volatile Data
Volatile Data - ANS Temporary information on a device that requires a constant power supply
and is deleted if the power supply is interrupted
Non-Volatile Data - ANS Secondary storage of data. Long-term, persistent data.
Permanent data stored on secondary storage devices, such as hard disks and memory cards.
Characteristics of Digital Evidence - ANS 1. Be Relevant
2. Be probative
3. Be authentic
4. Be accurate
5. Be complete
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, 6. Be convincing
7. Be admissible
Admissible evidence - ANS Evidence that can be legally and properly introduced in a civil or
criminal trial.
Evidence is relevant to the case
Authentic Evidence - ANS Evidence that is in its original or genuine state.
Investigators must provide supporting documents regarding the authenticity, accuracy, and
integrity of the evidence
Complete Evidence - ANS Evidence must either prove or disprove the fact
Reliable Evidence - ANS evidence that possesses a sufficient degree of likelihood that it is
true and accurate
Evidence must be proven dependable when the evidence was extracted
Believable Evidence - ANS Evidence must be presented in a clear manner and expert opinions
must be obtained where necessary
Rules of Evidence - ANS Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.
Best Evidence Rule - ANS states that secondary evidence, or a copy, is inadmissible in court
when the original exists.
Duplicate evidence will suffice under the following conditions:
-Original evidence is destroyed due to fire or flood
-Original evidence is destroyed in the normal course of business
-Original evidence is in possession of a third party
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Computer Forensics - ANS A set of methodological procedures and techniques that help
identify, gather, preserve, extract, interpret, document, and present evidence from computers in
a way that is legally admissible
Cyber Crime - ANS Any illegal act involving a computing device, network, its systems, or its
applications. Both internal and external
Enterprise Theory of Investigation (ETI) - ANS Methodology for investigating criminal activity
Types of Cyber Crime - ANS Civil, Criminal, Administrative
Civil Cases - ANS Involve disputes between two parties. Brought for violation of contracts and
lawsuits where a guilty outcome generally results in monetary damages to the plaintiff
Criminal Cases - ANS Brought by law enforcement agencies in response to a suspected
violation of law where a guilty outcome results in monetary damages, imprisonment, or both
Administrative Cases - ANS An internal investigation by an organization to discover if its
employees/clients/partners are abiding by the rules or policies (Violation of company policies).
Non-criminal in nature and are related to misconduct or activities of an employee
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Rules of Forensic Investigation - ANS Safeguard the integrity of the evidence and render it
acceptable in a court of law. The forensic examiner must make duplicate copies of the original
evidence. The duplicate copies must be accurate replications of the originals, and the forensic
examiner must also authenticate the duplicate copies to avoid questions about the integrity of
the evidence. Must not continue with the investigation if the examination is going to be beyond
his or her knowledge level or skill level.
Cyber Crime Investigation Methodology/Steps - ANS 1.Identify the computer crime 2.Collect
preliminary evidence 3.Obtain court warrant dor discovery/seizure of evidence 4.Perform first
responder procedures 5.Seize evidence at the crime scene 6. Transport evidence to lab 7.Create
two bitstream copies of the evidence 8. Generate MD5 checksum of the images 9. Maintain
chain of custody 10. Store original evidence in secure location 11. Analyze the image copy for
evidence 12. Prepare a forensic report 13. Submit a report to client 14. Testify in course as an
expert witness
Locard's Exchange Principle - ANS Anyone of anything, entering a crime scene takes
something of the scene with them and leaves something of themselves behind when they
leave.
Types of Digital Data - ANS Volatile Data
Non-volatile Data
Volatile Data - ANS Temporary information on a device that requires a constant power supply
and is deleted if the power supply is interrupted
Non-Volatile Data - ANS Secondary storage of data. Long-term, persistent data.
Permanent data stored on secondary storage devices, such as hard disks and memory cards.
Characteristics of Digital Evidence - ANS 1. Be Relevant
2. Be probative
3. Be authentic
4. Be accurate
5. Be complete
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, 6. Be convincing
7. Be admissible
Admissible evidence - ANS Evidence that can be legally and properly introduced in a civil or
criminal trial.
Evidence is relevant to the case
Authentic Evidence - ANS Evidence that is in its original or genuine state.
Investigators must provide supporting documents regarding the authenticity, accuracy, and
integrity of the evidence
Complete Evidence - ANS Evidence must either prove or disprove the fact
Reliable Evidence - ANS evidence that possesses a sufficient degree of likelihood that it is
true and accurate
Evidence must be proven dependable when the evidence was extracted
Believable Evidence - ANS Evidence must be presented in a clear manner and expert opinions
must be obtained where necessary
Rules of Evidence - ANS Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.
Best Evidence Rule - ANS states that secondary evidence, or a copy, is inadmissible in court
when the original exists.
Duplicate evidence will suffice under the following conditions:
-Original evidence is destroyed due to fire or flood
-Original evidence is destroyed in the normal course of business
-Original evidence is in possession of a third party
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