Chapter 19 Investigations and Ethics

Domain 1 & 7

Written Lab

1. What are the major categories of computer crime?

   The major categories of computer crime are military/intelligence attacks, business attacks, financial attacks, terrorist attacks, grudge attacks, and thrill attacks.

2. What is the main motivation behind a thrill attack?

   Thrill attacks are motivated by individuals seeking to achieve the "high" associated with successfully breaking into a computer system.

3. What is the difference between an interview and an interrogation?

   Interviews are conducted with the intention of gathering information from individuals to assist with your investigation. Interrogations are conducted with the intent of gathering evidence from suspects to be used in a criminal prosecution.

4. What are the three basic requirements that evidence must meet in order to be admissible in court?

   To be admissible, evidence must be reliable, competent, and material to the case.