The Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)SM examination, Level I will require:

• A good understanding of basic rules of evidence, as they relate to:
• The seizure or acquisition of magnetic media
• The handling, marking and storage of electronic evidence
  
• The "chain of custody" 
• The "right to privacy"
• A good understanding of how to wipe, verify and validate media
• A good understanding of how to protect the original media for accidental writes
  
• A good understanding of how to make and verify exact copies of media
• A basic understanding of PC hardware
• A very basic understanding of PC networking 
  
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office applications and how to access the metadata that is stored within MS Office documents 
• A basic understanding of common data formats by header, appearance, etc.
  
• A basic understanding of how to defeat passwords
• A basic understanding of CDR recording processes
• A basic understanding of Internet issues, such as doing a "who is", determining ownership of a domain name, etc.
• The ability to write clear understandable reports 
• The ability to organize and present exhibits in or as an attachment to reports