CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

Answer: B - Hearsay evidence pertains to oral or written evidence presented in court that has no firsthand proof of accuracy or reliability. If a witness testifies about secondhand evidence he heard someone else say, it is too far removed from fact and has too many variables that can cloud the truth. If business documents were made during regular business routings, the may be admissible.

However, if these records were made just to be presented in court, they could be categorized as hearsay evidence. To be admissible, the following is considered: Procedures for collecting and maintaining evidence, proof of how errors were avoided, identification of custodian and skill set, and reasonable explanations for why certain actions were taken and why specific procedures were bypassed.