Question 1

As with any research paper, write the report abstract last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are the four conditions required for an expert witness to testify to an opinion or conclusion?

Accepted Answer

As an expert witness, you may testify to an opinion, or conclusion, if four basic conditions are met:
* The opinion, inferences, or conclusions depend on special knowledge, skill, or training not within the ordinary experience of lay witnesses or jurors.
* The witness must be shown to be qualified as a True expert in the field (which is why the curriculum vitae is important).
* The witness must testify to a reasonable degree of certainty (probability) regarding his or her opinion, inference, or conclusion.
* Generally, expert witnesses must first describe the data (facts) on which their opinion, inference, or conclusion is based, or they must testify in response to a hypothetical question that sets forth the underlying evidence.

Question 3

The abstract should be one or two paragraphs totaling about 150 to ____ words.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  250 
C)  300 
D)  350 
A)  200 
B)  250 
C)  300 
D)  350 A

Question 4

Explain how hypothetical questions can be used to ensure that you as a witness are basing your opinion on facts expected to be supported by evidence.

Accepted Answer

The law required that an expert who does

Question 5

Match each item with a statement below:
-stands for Message Digest 5

Accepted Answer

A) Decimal numbering 
B) Lay witness 
C) FTK 
D) Examination plan 
E) Signposts
F)Verbal report
G)Spoliation
H)Conclusion section
I)MD5 
A) Decimal numbering 
B) Lay witness 
C) FTK 
D) Examination plan 
E) Signposts
F)Verbal report
G)Spoliation
H)Conclusion section
I)MD5

Question 6

A(n) ____ is a document that lets you know what questions to expect when you are testifying.

Accepted Answer

A)  written report 
B)  affidavit 
C)  examination plan 
D)  subpoena 
A)  written report 
B)  affidavit 
C)  examination plan 
D)  subpoena

Question 7

What are the report requirements for civil cases as specified on Rule 26, FRCP?

Accepted Answer

For civil cases, including those involvi

Question 8

Provide some guidelines for writing an introduction section for a report.

Accepted Answer

The introduction should state the report

Question 9

If a report is long and complex, you should provide a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  glossary 
C)  table of contents 
D)  abstract 
A)  appendix 
B)  glossary 
C)  table of contents 
D)  abstract

Question 10

What is the basic structure of a report?

Accepted Answer

A report usually includes the sections s

Question 11

When writing a report, _________________________ means the tone of language you use to address the reader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When writing a report, _________________________ means the...

Question 12

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical 
B)  nested 
C)  challenging 
D)  contradictory 
A)  hypothetical 
B)  nested 
C)  challenging 
D)  contradictory

Question 13

Explain how to use supportive material on a report.

Accepted Answer

Use material such as figures, tables, da

Question 14

Reports and logs generated by forensic tools are typically in plaintext format, a word processor format, or ____ format.

Accepted Answer

A)  PDF 
B)  HTML 
C)  PS 
D)  TXT 
A)  PDF 
B)  HTML 
C)  PS 
D)  TXT

Question 15

If necessary, you can include ____ containing material such as raw data, figures not used in the body of the report, and anticipated exhibits.

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusions 
B)  discussions 
C)  references 
D)  appendixes 
A)  conclusions 
B)  discussions 
C)  references 
D)  appendixes

Question 16

Match each item with a statement below:
-typically takes place in an attorney's office where the attorney requests your consultant's report

Accepted Answer

A) Decimal numbering 
B) Lay witness 
C) FTK 
D) Examination plan 
E) Signposts
F)Verbal report
G)Spoliation
H)Conclusion section
I)MD5 
A) Decimal numbering 
B) Lay witness 
C) FTK 
D) Examination plan 
E) Signposts
F)Verbal report
G)Spoliation
H)Conclusion section
I)MD5

Question 17

In the main section of your report, you typically cite references with the ____ enclosed in parentheses.

Accepted Answer

A)  year of publication and author's last name 
B)  author's last name 
C)  author's last name and year of publication 
D)  year of publication 
A)  year of publication and author's last name 
B)  author's last name 
C)  author's last name and year of publication 
D)  year of publication

Question 18

When writing a report, use a formal, technical style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A written report is frequently a(n) ____ or a declaration.

Accepted Answer

A)  subpoena 
B)  affidavit 
C)  deposition 
D)  perjury 
A)  subpoena 
B)  affidavit 
C)  deposition 
D)  perjury

Question 20

What are the areas of investigation usually addressed by a verbal report?

Accepted Answer

A verbal report is usually a preliminary

As with any research paper, write the report abstract last.

What are the four conditions required for an expert witness to testify to an opinion or conclusion?

The abstract should be one or two paragraphs totaling about 150 to ____ words.

Explain how hypothetical questions can be used to ensure that you as a witness are basing your opinion on facts expected to be supported by evidence.

Match each item with a statement below: -stands for Message Digest 5

A(n) ____ is a document that lets you know what questions to expect when you are testifying.

What are the report requirements for civil cases as specified on Rule 26, FRCP?

Provide some guidelines for writing an introduction section for a report.

If a report is long and complex, you should provide a(n) ____.

What is the basic structure of a report?

When writing a report, _________________________ means the tone of language you use to address the reader.

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence.

Explain how to use supportive material on a report.

Reports and logs generated by forensic tools are typically in plaintext format, a word processor format, or ____ format.

If necessary, you can include ____ containing material such as raw data, figures not used in the body of the report, and anticipated exhibits.

Match each item with a statement below: -typically takes place in an attorney's office where the attorney requests your consultant's report

In the main section of your report, you typically cite references with the ____ enclosed in parentheses.

When writing a report, use a formal, technical style.

A written report is frequently a(n) ____ or a declaration.

What are the areas of investigation usually addressed by a verbal report?

Computer Forensics and Investigations As a Profession

Understanding Computer Investigations

The Investigators Office and Laboratory

Data Acquisition

Processing Crime and Incident Scenes

Working With Windows and Dos Systems

Current Computer Forensics Tools

Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and File Systems

Computer Forensics Analysis and Validation

Recovering Graphics Files

Virtual Machines, Network Forensics, and Live Acquisitions

E-Mail Investigations

Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics

Expert Testimony in High-Tech Investigations

Ethics for the Expert Witness

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Exam 14: Report Writing for High-Tech Investigations

As with any research paper, write the report abstract last.

What are the four conditions required for an expert witness to testify to an opinion or conclusion?

The abstract should be one or two paragraphs totaling about 150 to ____ words.

Explain how hypothetical questions can be used to ensure that you as a witness are basing your opinion on facts expected to be supported by evidence.

Match each item with a statement below: -stands for Message Digest 5

A(n) ____ is a document that lets you know what questions to expect when you are testifying.

What are the report requirements for civil cases as specified on Rule 26, FRCP?

Provide some guidelines for writing an introduction section for a report.

If a report is long and complex, you should provide a(n) ____.

What is the basic structure of a report?

When writing a report, _________________________ means the tone of language you use to address the reader.

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence.

Explain how to use supportive material on a report.

Reports and logs generated by forensic tools are typically in plaintext format, a word processor format, or ____ format.

If necessary, you can include ____ containing material such as raw data, figures not used in the body of the report, and anticipated exhibits.

Match each item with a statement below: -typically takes place in an attorney's office where the attorney requests your consultant's report

In the main section of your report, you typically cite references with the ____ enclosed in parentheses.

When writing a report, use a formal, technical style.

A written report is frequently a(n) ____ or a declaration.

What are the areas of investigation usually addressed by a verbal report?

Computer Forensics and Investigations As a Profession

Understanding Computer Investigations

The Investigators Office and Laboratory

Data Acquisition

Processing Crime and Incident Scenes

Working With Windows and Dos Systems

Current Computer Forensics Tools

Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and File Systems

Computer Forensics Analysis and Validation

Recovering Graphics Files

Virtual Machines, Network Forensics, and Live Acquisitions

E-Mail Investigations

Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics

Expert Testimony in High-Tech Investigations

Ethics for the Expert Witness

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