When an examiner validates that the hard drive image they are working with is an authentic duplicate of the original, they use a unique algorithm to generate a:
A) copy
B) digi-bit
C) hash value
D) partitioned file

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When validating the authenticity of a hard drive image, an examiner uses a unique algorithm to generate a hash value. This value is a digital fingerprint of the original data, and can be used to compare against other hash values to ensure that the data has not been altered or tampered with. Therefore, the best choice is C, hash value.

When an Examiner Validates That the Hard Drive Image They