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Digital F Mod 1&2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is an objective of computer forensics? | Preserving evidence for prosecution |
| Digital evidence can be located in which of the following devices? | All of the Above |
| According to the text, computer forensics is a subset of which field? | Digital Forensics |
| According to Locard's Exchange Principle, what happens when a crime is committed? | Some exchange of evidence occurs between the criminal and the environment |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of digital evidence? | Physical devices |
| What is the purpose of ACPO Principle 4? | To designate responsibility to the case officer |
| What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile data? | Volatile data is temporary, while non-volatile data is permanent |
| What is a common source of digital evidence? | All of the above |
| Which of the following is an example of volatile data? | System time and open files |
| Which of the following is an example of non-volatile data? | Files stored on a hard drive |
| What is the first step in the computer forensics process? | Evidence acquisition |
| What is the primary goal of computer forensics? | To detect and analyze digital evidence for legal use |
| What is the role of a forensic investigator? | To identify, collect, and analyze evidence |
| What is an internal cyberattack? | An attack carried out by an insider with authorized access |
| What is the main benefit of forensic readiness? | Reduces investigation disruption |
| The forensic investigation report should include all of the following EXCEPT: | Opinions of the investigation team |
| What is a primary role of a computer forensics lab? | Preserve and analyze digital evidence |
| Proper evidence preservation ensures: | Evidence is admissible in court |
| The investigator’s role in court includes: | Presenting evidence and findings objectively |
| What is the purpose of hashing during the investigation phase? | To verify the integrity of digital evidence |
| Chain of custody refers to: | The process of securing evidence against tampering |
| The post-investigation phase is responsible for: | Summarizing findings into a detailed report |
| When testifying as an expert witness, a forensic investigator should: | Present findings accurately and impartially |
| What is the first phase of the Forensic Investigation Process? | Pre-investigation |
| What is the main goal of the investigation phase? | To acquire, analyze, and document evidence |
| Why is documenting the crime scene critical? | It creates a detailed record for analysis and presentation |
| Search and seizure require forensic investigators to: | Execute search warrants and collect evidence |
| Evidence acquisition involves: | Capturing and cloning digital evidence from devices |
| In the forensic investigation methodology, which of the following steps comes after the identification of evidence? | Evidence acquisition |
| What is the purpose of the pre-investigation phase? | To plan and prepare for the forensic investigation |
| Which principle states that all processes applied to evidence must be documented? | ACPO Principle 3 |
| What does forensic evidence need to be considered "authentic"? | It must be supported by the original source details |
| What is a key responsibility of a forensic investigator regarding evidence? | Maintaining the chain of custody |
| What is the primary objective of forensic readiness? | To reduce investigation time and costs |
| Which of the following is NOT an example of user-created files? | Log files |
| Which of the following is a type of cybercrime? | All of the above |
| Why is forensic readiness important for organizations? | To minimize investigation costs and disruptions |
| What is the main use of the chain of custody in computer forensics? | Ensuring evidence is admissible in court |
| Which document must be created during the investigation phase to ensure accuracy? | Crime scene sketch |
| Which step ensures that evidence remains unaltered during acquisition? | Evidence preservation |
| During the pre-investigation phase, setting up a forensic lab ensures: | All of the above |
| Search and seizure require investigators to: | Securely handle all electronic devices |
| Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a forensic investigation report? | Inclusion of all organizational data |
| Evidence gathering should occur during which phase? | Investigation |
| What is the main focus of the post-investigation phase? | Reporting findings to law enforcement |
| What is a critical factor when organizing gathered evidence for a report? | Categorizing information for clarity |
| A forensic lab must follow which set of guidelines for evidence handling? | Evidence integrity principles |
| Which rule ensures digital evidence is clear and understandable to the jury? | Understandable evidence |
| What is the role of metadata in digital evidence? | Tracks file creation and modification details |
| What does the best evidence rule state? | The original evidence must be submitted when possible |
| What is the purpose of an investigation report? | To summarize findings and conclusions for legal proceedings |
| Evidence acquired during an investigation must: | Remain unchanged to ensure integrity |
| What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile data? | Volatile data is temporary, while non-volatile data is permanent |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of digital evidence? | Physical devices |
| Digital evidence must meet which criterion to be admissible in court? | Be understandable, authentic, and complete |