Which of the following is not a role of the first responder at a computer crime scene?

• A. Identify and analyze the crime scene
• B. Prosecute the suspect in court
• C. Protect and secure the crime scene
• D. Package and transport the electronic evidence to the forensics lab

Answer: (B)

The first responder’s job at a computer crime scene is to preserve evidence and prevent tampering while starting the documentation and initial collection process. This includes securing the scene, protecting people and equipment, identifying potential evidence, and packaging and transporting it to the forensics lab with a proper chain of custody. Deeper forensic analysis and evidence evaluation are done later by investigators and forensic analysts.

Prosecuting the suspect in court isn’t a task for the first responder; it’s a legal process handled by prosecutors and the investigative team after the evidence has been collected and analyzed.