CPI Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

Which type of metadata embedded in digital photos can reveal the exact GPS coordinates where the image was taken?

Accepted Answer

EXIF data

Answer

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data stores camera settings, timestamps, and GPS coordinates within digital image files.

Question 2

An investigator needs to capture a suspect's online activity without alerting the subject. Which tool is MOST appropriate for passive network traffic analysis?

Accepted Answer

Wireshark packet analyzer

Answer

Wireshark is a passive packet-capture tool that monitors network traffic without sending probes, making it suitable for covert analysis.

Question 3

When performing open-source intelligence (OSINT) on a subject, which technique allows an investigator to find cached or deleted web pages?

Accepted Answer

Using the Wayback Machine / archive.org

Answer

The Wayback Machine archives historical snapshots of websites, allowing investigators to view pages that have been modified or deleted.

Question 4

A cell phone's IMEI number is MOST useful in an investigation for:

Accepted Answer

Uniquely identifying the physical device regardless of SIM card

Answer

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a hardware identifier tied to the device itself, not the subscriber or SIM.

Question 5

Which court doctrine governs whether evidence obtained from a suspect's computer without a warrant is admissible?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule

Answer

The Fourth Amendment's exclusionary rule bars admission of evidence obtained through unreasonable, warrantless searches of private digital devices.

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CPI Technology & Digital Tools 2