Exam 312-49v10 topic 1 question 696 discussion

A. Prioritizing and acquiring only those data that are of evidentiary value The textbook emphasizes the importance of focusing on relevant evidence while conducting forensic acquisitions. Given the constraints of not being able to retain the suspect drive and the need to manage a large volume of data, it is crucial to prioritize the acquisition of data that has evidentiary value. This approach ensures that the investigation is efficient and that important evidence is preserved while minimizing the handling of non-essential data. The other options, such as using compression tools or focusing on file integrity checks, are important in different contexts but are not the primary concern when dealing with the initial acquisition of data from a suspect drive.