Which type of evidence is generally MOST persuasive in court?
A CISSP practice question covering Domain 7: Security Operations. Try answering before reading the explanation below.
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Why "Best evidence (the original document or media)" is the right answer
The Best Evidence Rule prefers the original (or a forensically-imaged copy with proven chain of custody). Hearsay is generally inadmissible. Circumstantial requires inference. Demonstrative (charts, models) supports testimony but isn't itself the evidence.
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