_________________ refers to establishing how and when a piece of evidence was received; how it was maintained or stored while in each person's possession; what changes, if any, it underwent in that person's custody; and how it left that person's custody.
A) Authentication
B) Forensic examination
C) Chain of custody
D) None of the above

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The described process is called chain of custody, which involves documenting the movement of evidence from person to person to establish its integrity and reliability as evidence in a legal proceeding. Authentication refers to verifying the origin and accuracy of evidence, while forensic examination is the analysis and investigation of evidence.

_________________ Refers to Establishing How and When a Piece of Evidence