1. Analyze the purpose of validating forensic data and determine why this is a necessary component of the investigation and analysis process.

2. As a system forensics manager, justify the importance of validation and determine the best method to use.

3. Evaluate the importance of graphic files to a digital investigation. Provide a scenario where a graphic file would be considered an invaluable piece of evidence.

4. From the e-Activity, briefly summarize the case or investigation that involved a graphic file(s) as a critical piece of evidence. Determine if the case or investigation would have been hampered without this piece of evidence and provide a rationale with your response

***e-Activity: Use the Internet to research and select at least one case or investigation where a graphic(s) file was used as a critical piece of evidence.