Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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Which type of metadata embedded in digital photos can reveal the exact GPS coordinates where the image was taken?
Answer: EXIF data
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data stores camera settings, timestamps, and GPS coordinates within digital image files.
An investigator needs to capture a suspect's online activity without alerting the subject. Which tool is MOST appropriate for passive network traffic analysis?
Answer: Wireshark packet analyzer
Wireshark is a passive packet-capture tool that monitors network traffic without sending probes, making it suitable for covert analysis.
When performing open-source intelligence (OSINT) on a subject, which technique allows an investigator to find cached or deleted web pages?
Answer: Using the Wayback Machine / archive.org
The Wayback Machine archives historical snapshots of websites, allowing investigators to view pages that have been modified or deleted.
A cell phone's IMEI number is MOST useful in an investigation for:
Answer: Uniquely identifying the physical device regardless of SIM card
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a hardware identifier tied to the device itself, not the subscriber or SIM.
Which court doctrine governs whether evidence obtained from a suspect's computer without a warrant is admissible?
Answer: Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule
The Fourth Amendment's exclusionary rule bars admission of evidence obtained through unreasonable, warrantless searches of private digital devices.
In digital forensics, a 'write blocker' is used to:
Answer: Prevent any data from being written to the evidence drive during imaging
A write blocker is a hardware or software tool that allows read-only access to storage media, preserving its integrity during forensic imaging.
Which social media investigation technique involves creating a fictitious online profile to observe a subject's activity without their knowledge?
Answer: Sock puppet account
A sock puppet is a fake identity used by investigators to passively monitor a subject's public or semi-public social media posts.