AccessData Investigator Digital Forensics & Evidence Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary goal of digital forensics?

Accepted Answer

To collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence

Answer

To modify digital evidence

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To delete unnecessary files from computers

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To encrypt all digital files permanently

Question 2

Which type of data is considered volatile and should be collected first during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

RAM and system memory

Answer

Hard drive contents

Answer

Archived log files

Answer

Deleted files in the recycle bin

Question 3

What is the purpose of a write blocker in digital forensics?

Accepted Answer

To prevent modifications to evidence

Answer

To delete files securely

Answer

To encrypt digital evidence

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To increase system performance

Question 4

Which forensic technique is used to recover deleted files?

Accepted Answer

File carving

Answer

Data encryption

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System reformatting

Answer

Network packet analysis

Question 5

What is the importance of chain of custody in digital forensics?

Accepted Answer

To track and document evidence handling

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To allow unrestricted access to digital evidence

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To allow modifications to original evidence

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To delete evidence after analysis

Question 6

Which tool is commonly used for forensic analysis of digital devices?

Accepted Answer

Autopsy

Answer

Disk Cleanup

Answer

Windows Task Manager

Answer

System Restore