Mobile Device Forensics

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What happens to computers that are turned off in a digital evidence collection?

They are left at the crime scene

They are destroyed to prevent contamination

They are collected into evidence as per usual agency digital evidence procedures (correct)

They are analyzed immediately to prevent data loss

What is the purpose of creating an image or work copy of the original storage device?

To store the original device

To prevent contamination of the original device (correct)

To analyze the device immediately

To destroy the original device

Why is it important to use 'clean' storage media in digital evidence analysis?

To prevent contamination or introduction of data from another source (correct)

To make the analysis faster

To make the analysis more expensive

To make the analysis less accurate

What might happen if an analyst puts a copy of the suspect device on a CD that already contains information?

The information on the CD will be analyzed as though it was on the suspect device Signup and view all the answers

What is not sufficient when dealing with reusable digital storage media?

Simply erasing the data and replacing it with new evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who takes the steps to retrieve and analyze data in a laboratory?

A qualified analyst Signup and view all the answers

What is becoming a highly valued asset among digital evidence examiners?

Certification in digital forensics Signup and view all the answers

Which independent organization offers vendor-neutral certification in digital forensics?

Digital Forensics Certification Board (DFCB) Signup and view all the answers

What type of task forces are typically involved in digital forensics and evidence handling?

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for agencies and investigators to work together in digital forensics?

To ensure the highest level of security and evidence handling Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge when collecting digital devices at a crime scene?

The sensitivity of digitally stored information Signup and view all the answers

Which agency can provide assistance in specialty areas of digital forensics in the United States?

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of generating a hash value report from a suspect's hard drive?

To verify the contents of the hard drive's image Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of calculating hash values in electronic discovery and computer forensics?

It is a fast, reliable, and secure way to compare file contents Signup and view all the answers

What can be displayed in a courtroom as evidence pulled from files?

Photos, emails, and email headers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about digital evidence?

Digital evidence is always retrievable Signup and view all the answers

What can render digital evidence unreadable?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating an image of a hard drive in a laboratory?

To use in the investigation for verification purposes Signup and view all the answers

How many text messages are typically stored on a mobile device?

1,000-1,500 Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can be obtained from a mobile device's location history?

The last 200 cell locations accessed, with no time limit Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential source of location information in addition to mobile devices?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of file data is contained in photos taken with a GPS-enabled device?

Both the time and location where the photo was taken Signup and view all the answers

Who should examine digital evidence according to the National Institute of Justice?

Those trained specifically for that purpose Signup and view all the answers

What challenge do local law enforcement agencies face when dealing with digital evidence?

The rapidly changing nature of electronic devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of generating a hash value from a string of text?

To query large sums of data for specific terms Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is often embedded within a file to describe its properties?

Metadata Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a user-defined section of electronic media?

Partition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a work copy in digital evidence analysis?

To make a duplicate copy of the original data for subsequent processing Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a type of media that can store data?

Hard drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the instructions written in a programming language to build a computer program?

Source code Signup and view all the answers