Digital Forensics Tools and Types

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What is the primary focus of Computer Forensics?

Analysis of digital images

Investigation of network attacks

Evidence collection from computers and storage media (correct)

Recovery of electronic evidence from mobile devices

Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of digital forensics?

Cybersecurity (correct)

Network Forensics

Cloud Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

What is the main goal of Digital Image Forensics?

To enhance image quality

To recover deleted images

To validate the authenticity of digital images (correct)

To analyze network traffic

Which tool is used for live acquisition of evidence from a running computer?

Volatility Framework Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Cloud Forensics?

Investigation of crimes committed over the cloud Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a forensic tool used for network traffic analysis?

Xplico Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Digital Video/Audio Forensics?

To establish the authenticity of video and audio recordings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital forensics?

Cybersecurity Forensics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of digital ethics in digital forensics investigations?

To maintain objectivity and tell the truth Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after identifying possible problems during an investigation?

Take the necessary steps to minimize or mitigate the risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of critiquing the case in digital forensics?

To self-evaluate and improve for future cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of digital ethics in businesses?

Regulating how people interact with one another inside businesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the data in digital forensics?

To extract the information from captured devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to act ethically in digital forensics investigations?

The evidence extracted is compromised Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of digital forensics professionals in investigations?

To follow a particular set of codes of ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of maintaining objectivity in digital forensics investigations?

To ensure the integrity of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of any evidence from a legal point of view?

Admissible Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence consists of a tangible/physical material?

Real evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of original evidence?

To prove that the statement was actually made Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a statement made by a person other than the testifying witness?

Out of court statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of digital evidence in an investigation?

To identify and seize digital devices Signup and view all the answers

What are the binary units used to represent digital information?

1's and 0's Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a witness's statement in a court?

Testimony Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of an investigator or first responder when dealing with digital devices?

To identify and seize the digital devices Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important characteristics of digital evidence?

Timing is crucial as it may be lost if not responded immediately Signup and view all the answers

Why is quick response and chain of custody important in computer forensics?

To prevent the important data from being damaged or destroyed Signup and view all the answers

What is the first and most important rule of evidence?

The evidence should be admissible Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence is required to prove a case?

Exculpatory evidence Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prove the authenticity of evidence in court?

To prove the evidence is authentic and relevant to the case Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of timing in digital evidence?

It is crucial to respond immediately to prevent data loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting evidence that eliminates alternative suspects?

To prove the case beyond reasonable doubt Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be unbiased during an investigation?

To collect evidence that is unbiased and shows all perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of adhering to rules and norms in digital forensic investigations?

To ensure the evidence gathered is valid for use in court Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for digital forensic investigators to guarantee the integrity and admissibility of evidence?

To adhere to established norms and processes Signup and view all the answers

What is required of digital forensic investigators in terms of personal data?

To maintain the confidentiality of personal data and only access necessary information Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for digital forensic investigators to comply with applicable intellectual property laws?

To avoid violating copyright or other intellectual property rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adhering to legal considerations in digital forensic investigations?

To guarantee the evidence gathered is valid for use in court Signup and view all the answers

What is a legal requirement for the admission of digital evidence?

Relevance, authenticity, and dependability Signup and view all the answers

What must digital forensic investigators comply with in terms of data privacy?

Applicable data privacy and protection laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a part of digital forensic investigations?

Analyzing intellectual property rights Signup and view all the answers

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