Answer: CONTAMINATION
Step-by-step explanation:
Digital investigation is the process of detecting and interpreting electronic data on computers and mobile devices, both software and hardware since evidence related to the crime may be recorded in digital form. Therefore the approach for effectively acquiring, storing and analyzing digital evidence must be quick and efficient or else Contamination which is the introduction of items( or corrupton of files eg electronic data ) that was not previously there can happen before investigation, during and after investigation to taint a collection or remove evidence concerning a crime.
To prevent this prevalent occurrences and produce reliable results, it is necessary to combine manual investigation too and this involves visiting the main site of the crime for:
Proper Evaluation-This involves noting the location of potential evidence mentally outlining how effective documentation would be carried out.
Protection involves setting up a command post to prevent contact to the area before rerecording of evidence can take place
Documentation; this involves the use of (videotapes. photographs and sketch) which must be carried out to ensure only the right investigations are carried out