Forensics Midterm CH 1-8 Flashcards
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Chapter 1 According to the national institute of standards and technology (NIST), digital forensics involves scientifically examining and analyzing data from computer storage media so that it can be used as evidence in court. t/f
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False - Digital forensics is defined as the application of science to the identification, collection, examination, and analysis of data while preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining a strict chain of custody for the data. Page 4
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Chapter 1 All suspected industrial espionage cases should be treated as civil case investigations. t/f
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False
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Chapter 1 User groups for a specific type of system can be very useful in a forensics investigation. t/f
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True
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Chapter 1 Most digital investigations in the private sector involve misuse of computing assets. t/f
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True
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Chapter 1 If you turn evidence over to law enforcement and begin working under their direction, you have become an agent of law enforcement, and are subject to the same restrictions on search and seizure as a law enforcement agent. t/f
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True
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Chapter 1 Signed into law in 1973, the ??? was/were created to ensure consistency in federal proceedings. a. federal proceeding law b. federal rules of evidence c. federal consistency standards d. federal proceedings rules
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b. federal rules of evidence
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Chapter 1 Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects everyone's right to be secure in their person, residence, and property from search and seizure? a. first amendment b. second amendment c. fourth amendment d. fifth amendment
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c. fourth amendment
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Chapter 1 Which Microsoft OS below is the least intrusive to disks in terms of changing data? a. windows 95 b. windows xp c. windows 7 d. ms-dos 6.22
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d. ms-dos 6.22
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Chapter 1 ??? is not recommended for a digital forensics workstation. a. a text editor tool b. a write-blocker device c. an SCSI card d. remote access software
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d. remote access software
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Chapter 1 Within a computing investigation, the ability to perform a series of steps again and again to produce the same results is known as ??? a. repeatable findings b. reloadable steps c. verifiable reporting d. evidence reporting
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a. repeatable findings
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Chapter 1 If a police officer or investigator has sufficient cause to support a search warrant, the prosecuting attorney might direct him or her to submit a(n) ??? a. exhibit b. verdict c. affidavit d. memo
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c. affidavit
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Chapter 1 ??? describes an accusation of fact that a crime has been committed. a. attrition b. attribution c. allegation d. assignment
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c. allegation
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Chapter 1 ??? is not one of the functions of the investigations triad. a. digital investigations b. data recovery c. vulnerability threat assessment and risk management d. network intrusion detection and incident response
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b. data recovery
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Chapter 1 In what year was the computer fraud and abuse act passed? a. 1976 b. 1980 c. 1986 d. 1996
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c. 1986
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Chapter 1 The ??? is not one of the three stages of a typical criminal case. a. complaint b. investigation c. civil suit d. prosecution
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c. civil suit
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Chapter 1 After a judge approves and signs a search warrant, the ??? is responsible for the collection of evidence as defined by the warrant. a. digital evidence recorder b. digital evidence specialist c. digital evidence first responder d. digital evidence scene investigator
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c. digital evidence first responder
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Chapter 1 The ??? is responsible for analyzing data and determining when another specialist should be called in to assist with analysis. a. digital evidence recorder b. digital evidence specialist c. digital evidence analyst d. digital evidence examiner
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b. digital evidence specialist
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Chapter 1 The sale of sensitive or confidential company information to a competitor is known as ??? a. industrial sabotage b. industrial espionage c. industrial collusion d. industrial betrayal
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b. industrial espionage
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Chapter 1 Which option below is not a standard systems analysis step? a. determine a preliminary design or approach to the case. b. obtain and copy an evidence drive c. share evidence with experts outside of the investigation d. mitigate or minimize the risks
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c. share evidence with experts outside of the investigation
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Chapter 1 A chain-of-evidence form, which is used to document what has and had not been done with the original evidence and forensic copies of the evidence, is also known as a(n) ??? a. single-evidence form b. multi-evidence form c. evidence custody form d. evidence tracking form
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c. evidence custody form
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Chapter 1 An evidence custody form does not usually contain ??? a. the nature of the case b. a description of evidence c. vendor names for computer components d. a witness list
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d. a witness list
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Chapter 1 What tool, currently maintained by the IRS criminal investigation division and limited to use by law enforcement, can analyze and read special files that are copies of a disk? a. AccessData forensic toolkit b. DeepScan c. ILook d. Photorect
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c. ILook
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Chapter 1 The term ??? describes a database containing information records about crimes that have been committed previously by a criminal. a. police ledger b. police blotter c. police blogger d. police recorder
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b. police blotter
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Chapter 1 ??? must be included in an affidavit to support an allegation in order to justify a warrant. a. verdicts b. witnesses c. exhibits d. subpoenas
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c. exhibits
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Chapter 1 After the evidence has been presented in a trial by jury, the jury must deliver a(n) ??? a. exhibit b. affidavit c. allegation d. verdict
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d. verdict
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Chapter 2 Linus live CDs and WinFe disks do not automatically mount hard drives, but can b used to view file systems. t/f
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True
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Chapter 2 The shielding of sensitive computing systems and prevention of electronic eavesdropping of any computer emissions is known as FAUST by the U.S. department of defense. t/f
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False - This is called TEMPEST
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Chapter 2 The recording of all updates made to a workstation or machine is referred to as configuration management. t/f
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True
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Chapter 2 A disaster recovery plan ensures that workstations and file servers can be restored to their original condition in the event of a catastrophe. t/f
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True
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Chapter 2 Because they are outdated, ribbon cables should not be considered for use within a forensics lab. t/f
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False - because you might be dealing with older computers it is a good idea to keep a wide assortment of cables and peripherals to interface with outdated equipment.
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Chapter 2 Candidates who complete the ISCIS test successfully are designated as a ??? a. certified forensic computer examiner (CFCE) b. certified forensics investigator (CFI) c. Certified investigative forensics examiner (CIFE) d. certified investigative examiner (CIE)
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a. certified forensic computer examiner (CFCE)
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Chapter 2 What certification program, sponsored by ISC2, requires knowledge of digital forensics, malware analysis, incident response, e-discovery, and other disciplines related to cyber investigations? a. certified computer crime investigator b. certified forensic computer examiner c. certified cyber forensics professional d. encase certified examiner
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c. certified cyber forensics professional
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Chapter 2 How long are computing components designed to last in a normal business environment? a. 12 to 16 months b. 14 to 26 months c. 18 to 36 months d. 6 to 90 months
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c. 18 to 36 months
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Chapter 2 Which of the following scenarios should be covered in a disaster recovery plan? a. damage caused by lightning strikes b. damage caused by flood c. damage caused by a virus contamination d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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Chapter 2 Which operating system listed below is not a distribution of the Linux OS? a. minix b. debian c. slackwar d. fedora
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a. minix
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Chapter 2 ??? describes the characteristics of a safe storage container. a. ISO2960 b. NISPOM c. SSO 990 d. STORSEC
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b. NISPOM
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Chapter 2 In order to qualify for the certified computer forensic technician, basic level certification, how many hours of computer forensics training are required? a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
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d. 40
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Chapter 2 Which file system below is utilized by the xbox gaming system? a. NTFS b. ReFS c. EXT d. FATX
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d. FATX
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Chapter 2 Which IDO standard below is followed by the ASCLD? a. 17025:2005 b. 17026:2007 c. 12075:2007 d. 12076:2005
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a. 17025:2005
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Chapter 2 ??? is responsible for creating an monitoring lab policies for staff, and provides a safe, and provides a safe and secure workplace for staff and evidence. a. the lab manager b. the lab investigator c. the lab secretary d. the lab steward
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a. the lab manager
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Chapter 2 What percentage of consumers utilize intel and AMD PCs? a. 60 b. 70 c. 80 d. 90
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d. 90
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Chapter 2 ??? can be used to restore backup files directly to a workstation. a. belarc advisor b. Norton ghost c. prodiscover d. photorec
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b. Norton ghost
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Chapter 2 How often should hardware be replace within a forensics lab? a. every 6 to 12 months b. every 12 to 18 months c. every 18 to 24 months d. every 24 to 30 months
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b. every 12 to 18 months
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Chapter 2 A TEMPEST facility is designed to accomplish which of the following goals? a. prevent data loss by maintaining consistent backups b. shield sensitive computing systems and prevent electronic eavesdropping of computer emission c. ensure network security from the internet using comprehensive security software d. protect the integrity of data
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b. shield sensitive computing systems and prevent electronic eavesdropping of computer emission
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Chapter 2 In order to qualify for the advanced certified computer forensic technician certification, a candidate must have ??? years of hands-on experience in computer forensics investigations. a. two b. three c. five d. six
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c. five
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Chapter 2 In order to qualify for the certified computer crime investigator, basic level certification, candidates must provide documentation of at least ??? cases in which they participated. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20
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b. 10
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Chapter 2 Which tool below is not recommended for use in a forensics lab? a. 2.5-inch adapters for drives b. firewire and usb adapters c. SCSI card d. degusser
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d. degusser
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Chapter 2 Which option below is not a recommendation for securing storage containers? a. the container should be located in a restricted area b. only authorized access should be allowed, and it should be kept to a minimum c, evidence containers should remain locked when they aren't under direct supervision d. rooms with evidence containers should have a secured wireless network
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d. rooms with evidence containers should have a secured wireless network
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Chapter 2 Which option below is not one of the recommended practices for maintaining a keyed padlock? a. appoint a key custodian b. take inventory of all keys when the custodian changes c. use a master key d. change locks and keys annually
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c. use a master key
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Chapter 2 ??? is a specialized viewer software program a. fastview b. irfanview c. thumbsloader d. absee
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b. irfanview
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Chapter 3 Hardware and software errors or incompatibilities are a common problem when dealing with older hard drives t/f
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True
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Chapter 3 A forensics investigator should verify that acquisition tools can copy data in the HPA of a disk drive t/f
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True
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Chapter 3 FTK imager software can acquire a drive's host protected area t/f
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False
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Chapter 3 the image usb utility can be used to create a bootable flash drive t/f
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True
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Chapter 3 Which option below is not a hashing function used for validation checks? a. RC4 b. MD5 c. SHA-1 d. CRC32
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a. RC4
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Chapter 3 The Linux command ??? can be used to write bit-stream data to files. a. write b. dd c. cat d. dump
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b. dd
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Chapter 3 Which option below is not a Linus live CD meant for use as a digital forensics tool? a. penguin sleuth b. kali Linux c. Ubuntu d. caine
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c. Ubuntu
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Chapter 3 The ??? command was developed by Nicholas harbor of the defense computer forensics laboratory. a. dd b. split c. dcfldd d. echo
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c. dcfldd
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Chapter 3 Which RAID type utilizes mirrored striping, providing fast access and redundancy? a. RAID 1 b. RAID 3 c. RAID 5 d. RAID 10
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d. RAID 10
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Chapter 3 Within the fdisk interactive menu, what character should be entered to view existing partitions? a. 1 b. p c. o d. d
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b. p
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Chapter 3 When using a target drive that is FAT32 formatted, what is the maximum size limitation for split files? a. 512 mg b. 2 gb c. 1 tb d. 1 pb
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b. 2 gb
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Chapter 3 which RAID type provides increased speed and data storage capability, but lacks redundancy? a. RAID 0 b. RAID 1 c. RAID 0+1 d. RAID 5
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a. RAID 0
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Chapter 3 Which RAID type utilizes a parity bit and allows for the failure of one drive without losing data? a. RAID 1 b. RAID 2 c. RAID 3 d. RAID 5
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d. RAID 5
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Chapter 3 ??? creates a virtual volume of a RAID image file, and then makes repairs on the virtual volume, which can then be restored to the original RAID. a. Runtime Software b. RaidRestore c. R-Tools R-Studio d. FixitRaid
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c. R-Tools R-Studio
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Chapter 3 ??? is the utility used by the ProDiscover program for remote access. a. SubSe7en b. 10pht c. PDServer d. VNCServer
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c. PDServer
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Chapter 3 The ??? copies evidence of intrusions to an investigation workstation automatically for further analysis over the network. a. intrusion detection system b. active defense mechanism c. total awareness system d. intrusion monitoring system
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a. intrusion detection system
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Chapter 3 Which open-source acquisition format is capable of producing compressed or uncompressed image files, and uses the .afd extension for segmented image files? a. advanced forensics disk b. advanced forensic format c. advanced capture image d. advanced open capture
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b. advanced forensic format
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Chapter 3 What is the name of the Microsoft solution for whole disk encryption? a. drivecrypt b. truecrypt c. bitlocker d. securedrive
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c. bitlocker
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Chapter 3 Which technology below is not a hot-swappable technology? a. usb-3 b. firewire 1394A c. SATA d. IDE
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d. IDE
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Chapter 4 Computer-stored records are data the system maintains, such as system log files and proxy server logs. t/f
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False
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Chapter 4 An emergency situation under the PATRIOT Act is defined as the immediate risk of death or personal injury, such as finding a bomb threat in an e-mail. t/f
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True
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Chapter 4 The fourth amendment state that only warrants "particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized" can be issued. The courts have determined that this phrase means a warrant can authorize a search of a specific place for anything. t/f
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False
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Chapter 4 State public disclosure laws apply to state records, but FOIA allows citizens to request copies of public documents created by federal agencies. t/f
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True
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Chapter 4 To investigate employees suspected of improper use of company digital assets, a company policy statement about misuse of digital assets allows corporate investigators to conduct convert surveillance with little or no cause, and access company computer systems and digital devices without a warrant. t/f
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True
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Chapter 4 ??? would not be found in an initial-response field kit. a. computer evidence bags (antistatic bags) b. leather gloves and disposable gloves c. a digital camera with extra batteries or 35mm camera with film and flash d. external usb devices or a portable hard drive
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b. leather gloves and disposable gloves
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Chapter 4 ??? is a common cause for lost or corrupted evidence a. public access b. not having enough people on the processing team c. having an undefined security perimeter d. professional curiosity
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d. professional curiosity
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Chapter 4 What does FRE stand for? a. federal rules of evidence b. federal regulations for evidence c. federal rights for everyone d. federal rules for equipment
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a. federal rules of evidence
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Chapter 4 If practical, ??? team(s) should collect and catalog digital evidence at a crime scene or lab a. two b. five c. one d. three
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c. one
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Chapter 4 ??? is the term for a statement that is made by someone other than an actual witness to the event while testifying at a hearing a. second-party evidence b. rumor c. fiction d. hearsay
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d. hearsay
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Chapter 4 You must abide by the ??? while collecting evidence a. fourth amendment b. federal rules of evidence c. state's rules of evidence d. fifth amendment
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a. fourth amendment
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Chapter 4 Which of the following is not done when preparing for a case? a. describe the nature of the case b. identify the type of OS c. set up covert surveillance d. determine whether you can seize the computer or digital device
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c. set up covert surveillance
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Chapter 4 A ??? is not a private sector organization a. small to medium business b. large corporation c. on-government organization d. hospital
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d. hospital
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Chapter 4 In cases that involve dangerous setting, what kind of team should be used to recover evidence from the scene? a. B-Team b. HAZMAT c. CDC First Responders d. SWAT
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b. HAZMAT
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Chapter 4 ??? are a special category of private sector businesses, due to their ability to investigate computer abuse committed by employees only, but not customers. a. hospitals b. ISPs c. law firms d. news networks
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b. ISPs
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Chapter 4 The ability to obtain a search warrant from a judge that authorizes a search and seizure of specific evidence requires sufficient ??? a. probable cause b. due diligence c. accusations d. reliability
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a. probable cause
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Chapter 4 Which court case established that it is not necessary for computer programmers to testify in order to authenticate computer-generated records? a. united states v wong b. united states v carey c. united states v salgado d. united states v walser
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c. united states v salgado
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Chapter 4 What should you do while copying data on a suspect's computer that is still live? a. open files to view contents b. make notes regarding everything you do c. conduct a google search of unknown extensions using the computer d. check facebook for additional suspects
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b. make notes regarding everything you do
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Chapter 4 the term ??? describes rooms filled with extremely large disk systems that are typically used by large business data centers. a. storage room b. server farm c. data well d. storage hub
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b. server farm
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Chapter 4 ??? does not recover data in free or slack space a. raw format acquisition b. live acquisition c. static acquisition d. sparse acquisition
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d. sparse acquisition
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Chapter 4 When seizing digital evidence in criminal investigations, whose standards should be followed? a. U.S. DOJ b. ISO/IEC c. IEEE d. ITU
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a. U.S. DOJ
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Chapter 4 The term ??? is used to describe someone who might be a suspect of someone with additional knowledge that can provide enough evidence of probable cause for a search warrant or arrest a. criminal b. potential data source c. person of interest d. witness
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c. person of interest
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Chapter 4 What type of media has a 30-year lifespan? a. DVD-rs b. DLT magnetic tape c. hard drive d. usb thumb drive
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b. DLT magnetic tape
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Chapter 4 As a general rule, what should be done by forensics experts when a suspect computer is seized in a powered-on state? a. the power cable should be pulled b. the system should be shut down gracefully c. the power should be left on d. the decision should be left to the digital evidence first responder (DEFR)
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d. the decision should be left to the digital evidence first responder (DEFR)
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Chapter 4 Which system below can be used to quickly and accurately match fingerprints in a database? a. fingerprint identification database (FID) b. systemic fingerprint database (SFD) c. automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) d. dynamic fingerprint matching system (DFMS)
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c. automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS)
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Chapter 5 A computer stores system configuration and date and time information in the BIOS when power to the system is off t/f
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False
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Chapter 5 When data is deleted on a hard drive, only references to it are removed, which leaves the original data on unallocated disk space t/f
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True
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Chapter 5 Someone who wants to hide data can create hidden partitions or void-large unused gaps between partitions on a disk drive. Data that is hidden in partition gaps cannot be retrieved by forensics utilities t/f
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False
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Chapter 5 FAT32 is used on older Microsoft OSs, such as ms-dos 3.0 through 6.22, windows 95 (first release), and windows NT 3.3 and 4.0 t/f
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False - FAT32 was implemented when technology improved and disks larger than 2 GB were developed.
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Chapter 5 Each MFT record starts with a header identifying it as a resident or nonresident attribute t/f
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True Page 200: Each MFT record starts with a header identifying it as a resident or non-resident attribute.
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Chapter 5 A typical disk drive stores how many bytes in a single sector? a. 8 b. 512 c. 1024 d. 4096
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b. 512
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Chapter 5 Most manufacturers use what technique in order to deal with the fact that a platter's inner tracks have a smaller circumference than the outer tracks? a. disk track recording (DTR) b. zone based areal density (ZBAD) c. zone bit recording (ZBR) d. cylindrical head calculation (CHC)
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c. zone bit recording (ZBR)
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Chapter 5 What hexadecimal code below identifies an NTFS file system in the partition table? a. 05 b. 07 c. 1B d. A5
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b. 07
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Chapter 5 When using the file allocation table (FAT), where is the FAT database typically written to? a. the innermost track b. the outermost track c. the first sector d. the first partition
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b. the outermost track
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Chapter 5 Select below the file system that was developed for mobile personal storage devices, such as flash memory devices, secure digital extended capacity (SDCX), and memory sticks: a. FAT12 b. FAT32 c. exFAT d. VFAT
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c. exFAT
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Chapter 5 What term is used to describe a disk's logical structure of platters, tracks, and sectors? a. cylinder b. trigonometry c. geometry d. mapping
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c. geometry
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Chapter 5 a master boot record (MBR) partition table marks the first partition starting at what offset? a. 0x1CE b. 0x1BE c. 0x1AE d. 0x1DE
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b. 0x1BE
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Chapter 5 The ??? command insets a HEX E5 (0xE5) in a filename's first letter position in the associated directory entry a. delete b. edit c. update d. clear
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a. delete
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Chapter 5 What metadata record in the MFT keeps track of previous transactions to assist in recovery after a system failure in an NTFS volume? a. $MgyMirr b. $TransAct c. $LogFile d. $Backup
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c. $LogFile
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Chapter 5 What command below can be used to decrypt EFS files? a. cipher b. copy c. efsrecvr d. decrypt
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c. efsrecvr
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Chapter 5 Which of the following commands creates an alternate data stream? a. echo text > myfile. txt:syream_name b. ads create myfile.txt(stream_name) "text" c. cat text myfile.txt=stream_name d. echo text
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a. echo text > myfile. txt:syream_name
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Chapter 5 What term below describes a column of tracks on two or more disk platters? a. sector b. cluster c. cylinder d. header
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c. cylinder
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Chapter 5 Which of the following is not a valid configuration of Unicode? a. UTF-8 b. UTF-16 c. UTF-32 d. UTF-64
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d. UTF-64
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Chapter 5 What does the MTF header field at offset 0x00 contain? a. the MFT record identifier FILE b. the size of the MFT record c. the length of the header d. the update sequence array
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a. the MFT record identifier FILE
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Chapter 5 The ReFs storage engine uses a ??? sort method for fast access to large data sets. a. A+-tree b. B+-tree c. reverse d. numerical
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b. B+-tree
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Chapter 5 What third party encryption tool creates a virtual encrypted volume, which is a file mounted as though it were a disk drive? a. PP full disk encryption b. voltage SecureFile c. BestCrypt d. TrueCrypt
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d. TrueCrypt
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Chapter 5 the ??? branches in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/software consist of SAM, security, components, and system a. registry b. storage c. hive d. tree
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c. hive
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Chapter 5 What registry file contains user account management and security settings? a. default.dat b. software.dat c. SAM.dat d Ntuser.dat
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c. SAM.dat
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Chapter 5 What registry file contains installed programs' settings and associated usernames and passwords? a. default.dat b. software.dat c. sam.dat d. ntuser.dat
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b. software.dat
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Chapter 5 Addresses that allow the MFT to link to nonresident files are known as ??? a. virtual cluster numbers b. logical cluster numbers c. sequential cluster numbers d. polarity cluster numbers
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b. logical cluster numbers
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Chapter 6 Software forensics tool are grouped into command-line applications and GUI applications t/f
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True
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Chapter 6 Making a logical acquisition of a drive with whole disk encryption can result in unreadable files t/f
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False
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Chapter 6 Physically copying the entire drive is the only type of data-copying method used in software acquisition t/f
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False
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Chapter 6 ISO standard 23037 states that the most important factors in data acquisition are the DEFR's competency and the use of validated tools t/f
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True
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Chapter 6 All forensics acquisition tools have a method for verification of the data-copying process that compares the original drive with the image t/f
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True
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Chapter 6 What tool below was written for ms-dos and was commonly used for manual digital investigations? a. SMART b. Norton DiskEdit c. ByteBack d. DataLifter
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b. Norton DiskEdit
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Chapter 6 In general, what would a lightweight forensics workstation consist of? a. a tablet with peripherals and forensics apps b. a laptop computer built into a carrying case with a small election of peripheral options c. a laptop computer with almost as many bays and peripherals as a tower d. a tower with several bays and many peripheral devices
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b. a laptop computer built into a carrying case with a small election of peripheral options
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Chapter 6 In what mode do most software write-blockers run? a. RW mode b. Ala mode c. Shell mode d. GUI mode
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c. Shell mode
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Chapter 6 Reconstructing fragments of files that have been deleted from a suspect drive, is know as ??? in North America a. carving b. scraping c salvaging d. sculpting
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a. carving
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Chapter 6 The ProDiscover utility makes use of the proprietary ??? file format a. .img b. .pro c. .iso d. .eve
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d. .eve
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Chapter 6 What is the purpose of the reconstruction function in a forensics investigation? a. re-create a suspect's drive to show what happened during a crime or incident b. prove that two sets of data are identical c. copy all information from a suspect's drive, including information that may have been hidden d. generate reports or logs that detail the processes undertaken by a forensics investigator
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a. re-create a suspect's drive to show what happened during a crime or incident
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Chapter 6 Which of the following options is not a subfunction of extraction? a. logical data copy b. decrypting c. bookmarking d. carving
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a. logical data copy
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Chapter 6 In what temporary location below might passwords be stored? a. system32.dll b. CD-ROM drive c. sindows registry d. pagefile.sys
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d. pagefile.sys
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Chapter 6 The ??? Linux live CD includes tools such as Autopsy and Sleuth Kit, ophcrack, dcfldd, memfetch, and mboxgrep, and utilizes a kde interface a. kali b. arch c. Ubuntu d. helix3
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a. kali
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Chapter 6 What option below is an example of a platform specific encryption tool? a. GnuPG b. TrueCrypt c. BitLocker d. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
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c. BitLocker
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Chapter 6 What hex value is the standard indicator for jpeg graphics files? a. FF D8 b. FF D9 c. F8 D8 d. AB CD
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a. FF D8
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Chapter 6 passwords are typically stored as one-way ??? rather than in plaintext a. hex values b. variables c. hashes d. stack spaces
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c. hashes
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Chapter 6 What program serves as the GUI front end for accessing sleuth kit's tools? a. detectiveGUI b. autopsy c. kde d. smart
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b. autopsy
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Chapter 6 Which of the following is stated within the ISO 27037 standard? a. hardware acquisition tools can only use CRC-32 hashing b digital evidence first responders should use validated tools c. software forensics tools must provide a GUI interface d. software forensics tools must use the windows OS
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b digital evidence first responders should use validated tools
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Chapter 6 The physical data copy subfunction exists under the ??? function a. reporting b. validation / verification c. extraction d. acquisition
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d. acquisition
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Chapter 6 A keyword search is part of the analysis process within what forensic function? a. reporting b. reconstruction c. extraction d. acquisition
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c. extraction
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Chapter 6 What algorithm is used to decompress windows files? a. Fibonacci b. zopfli c. Shannon-fano d. Lempel-ziv
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d. Lempel-ziv
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Chapter 6 What is the goal of the NSRL project, created by NIST? a. collect know hash values for commercial software and OS files using SHA hashes b. search for collisions in hash values, and contribute to fixing hashing programs c. create hash values for illegal files and distribute the information to law enforcement d. collect known hash values for commercial software and OS files using MD5 hashes
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a. collect know hash values for commercial software and OS files using SHA hashes
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Chapter 6 When performing disk acquisition, the raw data format is typically created with the UNIX/Linux ??? command a. format b. tar c. dump d. dd
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d. dd
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Chapter 6 ??? proves that two sets of data are identical by calculating hash values or using another similar method a. verification b. validation c. integration d. compliation
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a. verification
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Chapter 7 Linux is a certified UNIX operating system.
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False
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Chapter 7 The term "kernel" is often used when discussing Linux because technically, Linus is only the core of the OS.
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True
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Chapter 7 Capitalization, or lack thereof, makes no difference with UNIX and Linux commands.
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False - Linux commands ARE case sensitive
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Chapter 7 In UNIX and Linux, everything except monitors are considered files.
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False
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Chapter 7 The only pieces of metadata not in an inode are the filename and path. T/F
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True
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Chapter 7 Who is the current maintainer of the Linux kernel?
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Linus Torvalds
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Chapter 7 What file under the /etc folder contains the hashed passwords for a local system?
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shadow
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Chapter 7 What is the minimum size of a block in UNIX/Linux filesystems?
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512
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Chapter 7 _______________ contain file and directory metadata and provide a mechanism for linking data stored in data blocks.
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Inodes
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Chapter 7 On Mac OS X systems, what utility can be used to encrypt / decrypt a user's home directory?
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FileVault
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Chapter 7 ________________ is a specialized carving tool that can read many image file formats, such as RAW and Expert Witness.
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Foremost
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Chapter 7 What command below will create a symbolic link to a file?
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ln -s
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Chapter 7 Select below the command that can be used to display bad block information on a Linux file system, but also has the capability to destroy valuable information.
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badblocks
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Chapter 7 Adding the _____________ flag to the ls -l command has the effect of of showing all files beginning with the "." character in addition to other files.
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-a
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Chapter 7 What type of block does a UNIX/Linux computer only have one of?
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boot block
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Chapter 7 What information below is not included within an inode?
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The file's or directory's path
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Chapter 7 A hash that begins with "$6" in the shadow file indicates that it is a hash from what hashing algorithm? 2
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SHA-512
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Chapter 7 As part of a forensics investigation, you need to recover the logon and logoff history information on a Linux based OS. Where can this information be found?
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/var/log/wtmp
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Chapter 7 The ______________ command can be used to see network interfaces.
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ifconfig
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Chapter 7 The Mac OS reduces file fragmentation by using _______________.
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clumps
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Chapter 7 What file is used to store any file information that is not in the MDB or a VCB?
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extents overflow file
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Chapter 7 In a B*tree file system, what node stores link information to previous and next nodes?
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index node
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Chapter 7 Where is the root user's home directory located on a Mac OS X file system?
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/private/var/root
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Chapter 7 Within the /etc/shadow file, what field contains the password hash for a user account if one exists?
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2nd field
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Chapter 7 If a file has 510 bytes of data, what is byte 510?
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The logical EOF (End of File)
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Chapter 8 The first 3 bytes of an XIF file are exactly the same as a TIF file. t/f
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True
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Chapter 8 Graphics files are created and saved in a graphics editor, such as Microsoft Paint, Adobe Freehand MX, Adobe Photoshop, or Gnome GIMP. t/f
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True
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Chapter 8 Most digital cameras use the bitmap format to store photos. t/f
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False
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Chapter 8 When you decompress data that uses a lossy compression algorithm, you regain data lost by compression. t/f
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False
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Chapter 8 Each graphics file type has a unique header value. t/f
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True
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Chapter 8 How many bits are required to create a pixel capable of displaying 65,536 different colors? a. 8 bit b. 16 bit c. 32 bit d. 64 bit
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b. 16 bit
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Chapter 8 Which of the following is not considered to be a non-standard graphics file format? a. .dxf b. .tga c. .rtl d. .psd
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a. .dxf
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Chapter 8 All TIF files start at offset 0 with what 6 hexadecimal characters? a. 2A 49 48 b. FF 26 9B c. 49 49 2A d. AC 49 2A
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c. 49 49 2A
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Chapter 8 What kind of graphics file combines bitmap and vector graphics types? a. metafile b. bitmap c. jpeg d. tif
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a. metafile
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Chapter 8 The process of converting raw picture data to another format is called _________________. a. splicing b. caring c. demosaicing d. vector quanization
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c. demosaicing
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Chapter 8 What format was developed as a standard for storing metadata in image files? a. jpeg b. tif c. exif d. bitmap
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c. exif
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Chapter 8 Which of the following formats is not considered to be a standard graphics file format? a. gif b. jpeg c. dxf d. tga
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d. tga
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Chapter 8 Select below the utility that is not a lossless compression utility: a. PKZip b. WinZip c. Stufflt d. Lzip
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d. Lzip
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Chapter 8 In simple terms, _____________ compression discards bits in much the same way rounding off decimal values discards numbers. a. Huffman b. Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) c. Vector Quantization d. Adaptive Quanization
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c. Vector Quantization
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Chapter 8 What file type starts at offset 0 with a hexidecimal value of FFD8? a. tiff b. jpeg c. xdg d. bmp
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b. jpeg
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Chapter 8 How many different colors can be displayed by a 24 bit colored pixel? a. 256 b. 65,536 c. 16,777,216 d. 4, 294,967,296
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c. 16,777,216
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Chapter 8 The _____________ format is a proprietary format used by Adobe Photoshop. a. .tga b. fhll c. svg d. psd
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d. psd
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Chapter 8 For EXIF JPEG files, the hexadecimal value starting at offset 2 is _____________. a. FFE0 b. FFE1 c. FFD8 d. FFD9
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b. FFE1
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Chapter 8 Referred to as a digital negative, the _______ is typically used on many higher-end digital cameras. a. raster file format b. bitmap file format c. jpeg file format d. raw file format
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d. raw file format
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Chapter 8 The Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) algorithm is used in _____________ compression. a. lossy b. lossless c. vector quantization d. adaptive
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b. lossless
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Chapter 8 For all JPEG files, the ending hexadecimal marker, also known as the end of image (EOI), is ____________. a. FFD0 b. FFD8 c. FFD9 d. FFFF
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c. FFD9
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Chapter 8 Which graphics file format below is rarely compressed? a. GIF b. JPEG c. BMP D. None of the above
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c. BMP
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Chapter 8 When looking at a byte of information in binary, such as 11101100, what is the first bit on the left referred to as? a. major significant bit (MSB) b. least significant bit (LSB) c. most significant bit (MSB) d. leading significant bit (LSB)
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c. most significant bit (MSB)
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Chapter 8 What act defines precisely how copyright laws pertain to graphics? a. 1988 image ownership act b. 1976 copyright act c. 1923 patented image act d. 1976 computer fraud and abuse act
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b. 1976 copyright act
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Chapter 8 Which of the following is not a type of graphic file that is created by a graphics program? a. bitmap images b. vector graphics c. metafile graphics d. raster graphics
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d. raster graphics
