Name two situations in which an investigator would not immediately unplug a computer at an electronic crime scene

What will be an ideal response?


Answer should include points such as the following:
• If encryption is being used and pulling the plug will encrypt the data, rendering it unreadable without a password or key
• If data exists in RAM but has not been saved to the HDD, and will thus be lost if power to the system is discontinued

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A researcher is studying the relationship between age and DUIs. The researcher develops the following regression equation: y = 0.91 + .05(X). What is y in this regression equation?

a. the y intercept b. the slope of the equation c. the driver’s age d. the driver’s number of DUIs

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The balance between society and individual and between ends and means is tested most seriously:

a. during wartime. b. during depression. c. during natural disasters. d. during civil rights movements.

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The Model Penal Code sets forth

a. case law decisions. b. general principles of criminal responsibility. c. administrative laws and rules. d. common law.

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