Forensics and Cheating

Here are some variations of a phrase I recently heard:

"Forensics aren't only used to prove that someone is guilty of cheating, they are also used to prove that a person is innocent."

"Forensics are used to prove guilt, but they are also used to protect the innocent."

"Forensics prove innocence just as easily as they prove guilt."

"Forensics are used to prove guilt; and innocence."

With that being said and all of the above being true, if you have not cheated on an exam, then you don't have to worry about being falsely accused of cheating. Certification Vendors are not going to just start randomly accusing people of cheating without being absolutely certain that the individual has done so. So, if you have been accused of cheating, there is good reason to believe that you have; regardless of whether you knew you cheated or not.

There are thousands of illicit websites out there that sell or promote the sale of cheating materials without telling you that they are cheating materials. You may have inadvertently come across any one of those websites and may not realize it. To make sure that you're not risking being called a cheater, always - ALWAYS - verify the website before you buy their materials.

Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Except that there is no cure here. You can't fix decertification.

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