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1. What is slack space? Why is slack space of importance to forensic scientists?

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Slack space is extra space that hasn’t been used by the folder in its specified space. This is important to forensic scientists because this slack space can give insight as to the size of the information/data on the file, what it was, and potentially how long and when this information was put into the file. The slack space can sometimes retains pieces and details of the information that was in the folder/file. This can be another source of information and potential evidence to be used to further the case in the investigation and capturing of the criminal/s and assistant in prosecuting and sentencing the criminal/s.

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Slack space is basically empty space on your hard drive.

It’s import to the forensic scientist because if they have a investigation on a person, sometimes it can contain information

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