OSH Security Practice Test

What is documentary evidence?

1. Phone records

2. Any document which is presented and allowed as evidence

3. Any NSF cheque

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

Documentary evidence refers to any written or recorded material that is presented in a legal context to prove or support a fact. This encompasses a wide range of items, including but not limited to contracts, deeds, emails, reports, and, importantly, phone records. The choice indicating that documentary evidence includes any document which is presented and allowed as evidence accurately captures the essence of what documentary evidence entails. It doesn't limit itself to specific types of documents, thus allowing for a broad interpretation that can include phone records and any other relevant documents. While NSF cheques (cheques that are not honored due to insufficient funds) can also qualify as documentary evidence in certain legal situations, they are just one specific form within the wider classification of documentary evidence. The inclusion of all these types—phone records, general documents allowed as evidence, and NSF cheques—demonstrates the comprehensive nature of documentary evidence in legal contexts. Therefore, acknowledging that all of these fall under the umbrella of documentary evidence is appropriate, making the answer valid.