Which factor is NOT listed as a limiting factor for local law enforcement in responding to computer crime?

• A. Lack of training
• B. Lack of diagnostic equipment
• C. Lack of specialized personnel
• D. Availability of advanced cyber forensics labs

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how resource gaps limit a local agency’s ability to respond to computer crime. Lacking training, diagnostic equipment, or specialized personnel directly constrains what investigators can do: without proper training, they may mishandle digital evidence or miss important steps; without the right diagnostic tools, they can’t identify or recover artifacts effectively; without specialized staff, complex cyber cases overwhelm a small team. In contrast, having access to advanced cyber forensics labs enhances capability rather than hinders it. Such labs provide the facilities and expertise needed to process and analyze digital evidence, making this factor not a limiting factor.