By default, computer evidence is considered what type of evidence?

A.
Best

B.
Direct

C.
Corroborative

D.
Hearsay

Explanation:
Answer D is correct; computer evidence, by default, constitutes hearsay evidence, which might not be deemed admissible in court. There have been recent exceptions to this general rule of computer evidence being hearsay evidence. Specifically, computer generated evidence that is in the form of routine operational business data or reports and binary disk or memory dumps now constitute exceptions to the rule that computer generated evidence is hearsay.

Incorrect Answers and Explanations: A, B, and C: Answers A, B, and C are incorrect. The best evidence rule is a principle that dictates which evidence is preferred rather than being a type of evidence itself. Direct evidence is that which a witness directly experienced and attests to. Corroborative evidence is evidence which provides support rather than standing alone.