Question 1

Many vendors have developed write-blocking devices that connect to a computer through FireWire,____ 2.0,and SCSI controllers.

Accepted Answer

Write-blocking devices commonly connect through interfaces like USB, FireWire, and SCSI to prevent data modification on storage devices.

Question 2

To make a disk acquisition with En.exe requires only a PC running ____ with a 12-volt power connector and an IDE, a SATA, or a SCSI connector cable.

Accepted Answer

En.exe is a program designed for Windows operating system, hence a PC running MS-DOS or any Windows version can be used for disk acquisition with En.exe.

Question 3

____ is a simple drive-imaging station.

Accepted Answer

FIRE IDE is a simple drive-imaging station designed for forensic purposes.

Question 4

Many password recovery tools have a feature that allows generating potential lists for a ____ attack.

Accepted Answer

Password recovery tools often have a password dictionary feature that can generate potential lists for a password dictionary attack. This type of attack involves using a pre-made list of common passwords and trying each one until the correct one is found, making it a more efficient method than a brute-force attack which tries every possible combination of characters.

Question 5

Software forensics tools are commonly used to copy data from a suspect's disk drive to a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

Software forensics tools commonly use image files to make an exact copy of a suspect's disk drive for further investigation, as it preserves metadata and other important information about the original drive. Backups and recovery copies may also be used in some cases, but they do not provide the same level of detail and accuracy as image files. Firmware is not typically used for this purpose.

Question 6

The first tools that analyzed and extracted data from floppy disks and hard disks were MS-DOS tools for ____ PC file systems.

Accepted Answer

MS-DOS tools were specifically designed for IBM PC file systems.

Question 7

Raw data is a direct copy of a disk drive. An example of a Raw image is output from the UNIX/Linux ____ command.

Accepted Answer

The "dd" command in UNIX/Linux is commonly used to create raw images of disk drives. It can be used to directly copy the contents of a disk and create a bit-for-bit duplicate image, which is considered a raw image. The other options listed are not valid UNIX/Linux commands for creating raw images.

Question 8

In Windows 2000 and XP, the ____ command shows you the owner of a file if you have multiple users on the system or network.

Accepted Answer

The "Dir" command in Windows 2000 and XP, when used with specific parameters (e.g., /q), can show the owner of a file among other details. This is useful in environments with multiple users to determine file ownership.

Question 9

____ can be software or hardware and are used to protect evidence disks by preventing you from writing any data to the evidence disk.

Accepted Answer

Write-blockers are designed to prevent any data from being written to the evidence disk, ensuring that the data remains intact and unaltered during the investigation process. Both software and hardware write-blockers are available for different types of forensic investigations. Drive-imaging, disk editors, and workstations are not specifically designed to protect evidence disks from being written to.

Question 10

In software acquisition, there are three types of data-copying methods.

Accepted Answer

There are not three types of data-copying methods in software acquisition.

Question 11

In general, forensics workstations can be divided into ____ categories.

Accepted Answer

Forensics workstations can be divided into three categories: analysis workstations, examination workstations, and specialized hardware. Analysis workstations help to acquire, process, and analyze data from digital devices, while examination workstations assist in reviewing and examining digital evidence. Specialized hardware includes write-blockers, hardware write protectors, and forensic bridges.

Question 12

____ of data involves sorting and searching through all investigation data.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination of data involves the process of sorting and searching through all investigation data to identify relevant information.

Question 13

When you research for computer forensics tools, strive for versatile, flexible, and robust tools that provide technical support.

Accepted Answer

It is important to look for versatile, flexible, and robust computer forensics tools that provide reliable technical support to ensure effective investigation and analysis.

Question 14

The Windows platforms have long been the primary command-line interface OSs.

Accepted Answer

The primary command-line interface OSs have traditionally been Unix-based systems like Linux and various versions of UNIX itself, whereas Windows has historically focused more on graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Question 15

The simplest method of duplicating a disk drive is using a tool that does a direct ____ copy from the original disk to the target disk.

Accepted Answer

The simplest method of duplicating a disk drive is using a tool that does a direct disk-to-disk copy from the original disk to the target disk. This will create an exact replica of the original data on the target disk. The other choices involve creating an image of the original data first, which adds an extra step to the process.

Question 16

Computer forensics tools are divided into ____ major categories.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

After retrieving and examining evidence data with one tool, you should verify your results by performing the same tasks with other similar forensics tools.

Accepted Answer

It is important to verify the results of forensic analysis with multiple tools in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the findings. Using a single tool may not provide a comprehensive picture of the evidence data, and may also introduce biases or errors. By cross-validating the results with different tools, forensic analysts can increase the reliability of their conclusions and minimize the risk of false positives or negatives.

Question 18

To complete a forensic disk analysis and examination, you need to create a ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

To help determine what computer forensics tool to purchase, a comparison table of functions, subfunctions, and vendor products is useful.

Accepted Answer

A comparison table of functions, subfunctions, and vendor products can provide a side-by-side analysis of different computer forensics tools and their capabilities, making it easier to determine which tool is best suited for a particular investigation or task.

Question 20

A forensics workstation consisting of a laptop computer with a built-in LCD monitor and almost as many bays and peripherals as a stationary workstation is also known as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A forensics workstation that is designed to be mobile, with capabilities similar to a stationary workstation but in a format that is easy to transport, is known as a portable workstation.

Quiz 7: Current Computer Forensics Tools