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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
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