______is the process of establishing the genuineness of an item that is being introduced as evidence during a trial.

A) Laying a proper foundation
B) Establishing a chain of custody
C) Establishing relevance
D) Authentication

Authentication

The process of establishing the genuineness of an item that is to be introduced as evidence in a trial.

Chain of Custody

The documented and unbroken record of all individuals who have handled or had custody of an item of evidence from the time it is collected until it is presented in court.

Laying Proper Foundation

A legal term for introducing and providing preliminary evidence and showing its relevance and admissibility before the main evidence is presented.