An original writing, recording, or photograph is required to prove its content unless these rules provide otherwise.

• A. Rule 1003
• B. Rule 1002
• C. Rule 1001
• D. Rule 902

Answer: (B)

This tests the Best Evidence Rule: to prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original must be produced unless an exception applies. The statement given aligns exactly with that rule, stating that an original is required to prove its content unless these rules provide otherwise. That focus on needing the original to prove what the writing says is the essence of Rule 1002. Related rules cover connected ideas but in different terms: duplicates are addressed by provisions about when a copy may serve as evidence, and the definition of what counts as an original or when documents can be self-authenticated are handled separately. Understanding this distinction helps a student see why this option is the best fit for the rule governing proving content with the original.