Mastering Original Data Handling in Forensic Investigations

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for handling original data as little as possible in forensic investigations?

  • To prevent tampering with the evidence
  • To avoid altering timestamps and metadata
  • To make it easier to recover deleted files (correct)
  • To ensure the integrity of the original data

What is the recommended practice for making copies of computer hard drives in forensic investigations?

  • Make a copy of the drive's contents without preserving the file structure
  • Make a bit-level copy using specialized forensic tools (correct)
  • Make a copy of the drive's contents using basic Linux commands
  • Make a partial copy of the relevant files and folders

Why is it important to make two copies of the drive during a forensic investigation?

  • To have a backup in case the original copy gets lost or damaged (correct)
  • To compare the two copies and identify any discrepancies
  • To speed up the analysis process by working on two copies simultaneously
  • To distribute the workload among multiple forensic specialists

What is the purpose of handling original information as little as possible in forensic investigations?

<p>To minimize the risk of data corruption or loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools can be used to make a bit-level copy of a computer hard drive in a forensic investigation?

<p>EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, and OSForensics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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