Virtual Machines (VMs) for OSINT Investigations Quiz
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What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?

  • A physical computer running multiple operating systems
  • A software emulation of a physical computer (correct)
  • A network device for sharing data between computers
  • A hardware component of a computer system

How does a VM provide isolation for investigations?

  • It creates duplicate copies of the main system to isolate threats
  • Any threats encountered are confined to the VM and do not affect the main system (correct)
  • It completely blocks all network connections to prevent threats
  • It encrypts all data to prevent threats from spreading

How can you disable shared folders between the host and the VM in VMware?

  • Go to VM settings -> Options -> Shared Folders, and disable the feature (correct)
  • Change the network adapter settings of the VM
  • Uninstall VMware Tools from the VM
  • Reinstall the operating system of the VM

What feature in VMware allows for drag and drop or copy and paste between the host and VM?

<p>Guest Isolation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended network setting for a VM to use according to the text?

<p>NAT (Network Address Translation) or a separate virtual network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important uses of live boot media in OSINT?

<p>Ensuring anonymity and leaving no trace on the computer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which live boot environment comes pre-loaded with a variety of OSINT tools?

<p>Kali Linux (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does using a live boot environment allow for during an investigation?

<p>Conducting the investigation in an isolated space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which live boot media is specifically mentioned for ensuring activities are anonymous?

<p>Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools can be immediately accessed by booting from certain live boot environments?

<p>OSINT tools like network sniffers and web scrapers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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