Option $1-$ Forensic Tools

Explain why it's important for an examiner to test forensic tools before using them. One common step in forensic examinations is to create a forensic copy to work from. Select a forensic tool that you might use to create a forensic copy. Discuss how you would explain to a jury the way you tested this tool. When preparing your response, consider the varying backgrounds of jurors. Some may have limited or no computer experience while others may have extensive technical backgrounds. Explanations should be simple and easy to understand while maintaining complete accuracy.

Option $2-$ New Communication Application

During the course of an examination, you come across a new communication application, Walkie$-$Widget. The application is freely available on the App Store for the most popular Operating Systems. Additionally, there is a script that was created by a popular Digital Forensic blogger that helps to parse the data contained within Walkie$-$Widget. What are some measurable steps you would take, as an examiner, to test the Walkie$-$Widget application and the script that parses the data contained in the application?