Forensic Accounting
ASSESSMENT # 11
Total Marks: 30
Computer Crimes
Give short answers to the following questions: (10)
- What is Computer Forensics?
- Why are computer forensic engagements are carried out?
- Name some sources from which data can be retrieved.
- Explain the characteristics of a computer forensic analysis.
- What are the benefits of data analysis?
What are the legal factors that should be considered before starting computer forensic engagements? (7)
What tools are used by forensic accounts for data analysis? (6)
What is a chain of custody form? What type of information does this contain? (7)
Requirements:
- Use Havard format for citations and references
- Marking Criteria: We expect the learners to write minimum one well expressed point in three lines against each allocated mark. This means one needs to write 15 lines with 5 well expressed points to get high grades for a 5 marks question with complete in-text citations and referencing
- For high grades use examples and illustrations where appropriate.