Chapter 14 Quiz
An affidavit
A written report is often submitted as what type of document? An affidavit A deposition A subpoena A court order
150-200 words
An abstract should be how long? 200-250 words 150-200 words 250-300 words 300-350 words
Discovery
Anything an investigator writes down as part of examination for a report in a civil case is subject to which action from the opposing party? Deposition Subpoena Publication Discovery
High-risk documents
Because opposing counsel can demand discovery on them, what are written preliminary reports considered to be? Low-risk documents No-risk documents High-risk documents Medium-risk documents
True
Besides presenting facts, reports can communicate expert opinions. True False
Appendixes
Supporting information, such as raw data, figures not used in the report, and exhibits should be included where? References Appendixes Discussion Conclusion
False
Verbal reports are often more structured than a written report. True False
An examination report
What is most appropriately used to help an attorney learn the terms and functions used in digital forensics? An examination report A final report Preliminary testimony A glossary
The conclusion
What section of a report should contain broader generalizations? The conclusion The introduction The discussion The appendixes
An abstract
What should be provided if a report is long and complex? An appendix An abstract A table of contents A glossary
Aragorn
What was the first answer provided during the lecture? Answer:Aragorn
Friendship
What was the second answer provided during the lecture? Answer:fellowship
Portable Document Format (.pdf)
When creating a final report, which format is best based on the fact that it is not easily editable without special software? Excel (.xls) Portable Document Format (.pdf) Text (.txt) Word (.doc)
Supporting documentation such as log files and helpdesk tickets
When delivering a report what should you included? All drafts that were written Hand written notes gathered during the incident Supporting documentation such as log files and helpdesk tickets Emails between persons not involved with the incident
Technical jargon and acronyms
When writing reports for general audiences, what is best to avoid? Non-technical language Sources of outbreaks Technical jargon and acronyms Detailed timelines
