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Digital F Mod 5&6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a Master File Table (MFT) in NTFS? | A database that contains information about every file and directory on the volume |
| What is the significance of Prefetch files in Windows forensics? | They store information about recently executed programs |
| What is the primary use of the Windows Task Scheduler in forensics? | To identify scheduled tasks that may indicate malicious activity |
| Which command is used to capture memory in a Windows forensic investigation? | memdump |
| Which of the following tools can analyze browser artifacts? | SQLite Browser |
| What is the main purpose of Pagefile in Windows forensics? | To act as virtual memory and store data that cannot fit in RAM |
| What does volatile data collection focus on? | Capturing data that will be lost when the system is shut down |
| Which registry key contains startup applications? | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
| What does the Windows Registry store? | Configuration settings and preferences for the operating system and applications |
| What is the primary role of metadata in Windows files? | To store creation, modification, and access details of files |
| What is the purpose of plists in macOS forensics? | To analyze preferences and configurations for applications |
| What is the significance of plists in macOS forensics? | They store application and user preference settings |
| Which tool is useful for parsing Spotlight databases on macOS? | SQLite Browser |
| What is the purpose of the /var/log directory in Linux? | To store system and application log files |
| What is the role of Spotlight in macOS forensics? | Indexing and searching files, including deleted metadata |
| What is the purpose of journaling in file systems like HFS+? | To log changes for data recovery in case of a system crash |
| Which Linux command is used to display open files by a process? | lsof |
| What does the inode in Linux file systems store? | Metadata about a file, such as permissions and timestamps |
| What is the main role of the Linux grep command in forensics? | Searching for specific patterns in text files |
| Where are user preferences typically stored on macOS? | /Library/Preferences |
| What is a key purpose of a SIEM system in network forensics? | Collecting, analyzing, and correlating log data from multiple sources |
| Which protocol is commonly used in email traffic? | IMAP |
| How can an IoC be identified from network traffic? | By detecting anomalies such as unusual traffic spikes |
| Which technique is used to bypass network firewalls? | DNS tunneling |
| What is the main function of network forensics tools like Zeek (formerly Bro)? | Analyzing and monitoring network traffic for security threats |
| Which log file format is commonly used in network forensics? | PCAP |
| What is packet sniffing? | Capturing and analyzing network packets to monitor traffic |
| What type of attack involves redirecting traffic to malicious websites? | DNS spoofing |
| What is a common indicator of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? | A sudden spike in network traffic from multiple sources |
| What is a honeypot used for in network forensics? | To divert and monitor potential attackers |