computer forensics – 2nd half – chapter 15 – Flashcards

As an expert witness, you have opinions about what you have found or observed. a. true b. false

You should create a formal checklist of your procedures that's applied to all your cases or include such a checklist in your report. a. true b. false

As a standard practice, collect evidence and record the tools you used in designated file folders or evidence containers. a. true b. false

Like a job resume, your CV should be geared for a specific trial. a. true b. false

Part of what you have to deliver to the jury is a person they can trust to help them figure out something that's beyond their expertise. a. true b. false

When cases go to trial, you as a forensics examiner can play one of ____ roles. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

When you give ____ testimony, you present this evidence and explain what it is and how it was obtained. a. technical/scientific b. expert c. lay witness d. deposition

Validate your tools and verify your evidence with ____ to ensure its integrity. a. hashing algorithms b. watermarks c. steganography d. digital certificates

For forensics specialists, keeping the ____ updated and complete is crucial to supporting your role as an expert and showing that you're constantly enhancing your skills through training, teaching, and experience. a. testimony b. CV c. examination plan d. deposition

If your CV is more than ____ months old, you probably need to update it to reflect new cases and additional training. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

____ is a written list of objections to certain testimony or exhibits. a. defendant b empanelling the jury c. plaintiff d. motion in limine

Regarding a trial, the term ____ means rejecting potential jurors. a. voir dire b. rebuttal c. strikes d. venireman

____ from both plaintiff and defense is an optional phase of the trial. Generally, it's allowed to cover an issue raised during cross-examination. a. rebuttal b. plaintiff c. closing arguments d. opening statements

If a microphone is present during your testimony, place it ____ to eight inches from you. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

Jurors typically average just over ____ years of education and an eighth-grade reading level. a. 9 b. 10 c. 11 d. 12

___ is an attempt by opposing attorneys to prevent you from serving on an important case. a. conflict of interest b. warrant c. deposition d. conflicting out

____ evidence is evidence that exonerates or diminishes the defendant's liability. a. rebuttal b. plaintiff c. inculpatory d. exculpatory

You provide ____ testimony when you answer questions from the attorney who hired you. a. direct b. cross c. examination d. rebuttal

The ____ is the most important part of testimony at a trial. a. cross-examination b. direct examination c. rebuttal d. motions in limine

Generally, the best approach your attorney can take in direct examination is to ask you ____ questions and let you give your testimony. a. setup b. open-ended c. compound d. repid-fire

Leading questions such as "Isn't it true that forensics experts always destroy their handwritten notes?" are referred to as ____ questions. a. hypothetical b. attorney c. setup d. nested

Sometimes opposing attorneys ask several questions inside one question; this practice is called a ____ question. a. leading b. hypothetical c. compound d. rapid-fire

A ____ differs from a trial testimony because there is no jury or judge. a. rebuttal b. plaintiff c. civil case d. deposition

There are two types of depositions: ____ and testimony preservation. a. examination b. discovery c. direct d. rebuttal

Discuss any potential problems with your attorney ____ a deposition. a. before b. after c. during d. during direct examination at