Question 1

________ is the most widely used hard drive technology.

Accepted Answer

EIDE

Question 2

Most recent ZIP drives can handle up to what amount of data?

Accepted Answer

Most recent ZIP drives can handle up to 750MB of data. ZIP drives were popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and 750MB was the largest capacity available for ZIP disks.

Question 3

Hard drive disks can be made of

Accepted Answer

Hard drive disks can be made from ceramic, glass, or aluminum, as all these materials can provide the necessary smooth, rigid surface for magnetic storage.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered a cellular phone capability?

Accepted Answer

Video conferencing is not typically considered a basic cellular phone capability, although some smartphones may have this feature as an added function. The other options (phone books, call logs, and short message service) are commonly found on most cellphones.

Question 5

USB flash drives typically use a(n)________ file system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of USB flash drives typically use a(n)________ file...

Question 6

Which of the following is considered to be the oldest computer backup medium?

Accepted Answer

Tape is considered to be the oldest computer backup medium, predating other options such as floppy disks and large hard drives. Tape storage dates back to the early days of computing, with early magnetic tape systems used for backup and data storage in the 1950s and 1960s.

Question 7

The biggest plus when using Guidance software is its

Accepted Answer

The biggest plus when using Guidance software is its Graphical user interface, which makes it user-friendly and easy to navigate. The other options, such as command-line interface, Linux capability, or gold standard interface, may have their own benefits, but they are not the biggest plus of Guidance software.

Question 8

RAM data in PDAs can be kept intact through which of the following means?

Accepted Answer

Batteries provide power to the RAM in PDAs, ensuring that the data is retained even when the device is turned off.

Question 9

________ media use light from laser or LED sources to determine 0s and 1s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ media use light from laser or...

Question 10

If a PDA is off at the time it is seized,it should be

Accepted Answer

Turning on a PDA after it has been seized can alter the data stored on the device, potentially compromising the integrity of the evidence. It is best practice to leave it off to preserve the data in its current state.

Question 11

Each hard drive platter may have how many heads for read/write capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Each hard drive platter may have two heads for read/write capabilities, with one head for each side of the platter.

Question 12

USB drives appear to most operating systems as a(n)

Accepted Answer

USB drives appear to most operating systems as a regular drive, meaning they can be accessed and used just like any other storage device on the computer.

Question 13

A primary function of a SIM card is to

Accepted Answer

A SIM card is a small chip that identifies the subscriber to the phone network. It contains unique identification information, such as a subscriber's phone number, contact lists, and other data required for the phone network to recognize and authenticate the phone user. The SIM card can be removed from one phone and inserted into another, allowing the user to use the same phone number on different devices. SIM cards do not control a cell phone's memory or track power usage, and they do not display user information during a call.

Question 14

One of the most important tasks you must do when working with a hard drive is to

Accepted Answer

Preventing the hard drive from booting when restarting it to transfer data is crucial to avoid altering or damaging the data on the drive. This ensures the integrity of the data for analysis or recovery purposes. Working directly with the original data (option C) risks altering it, which is not advisable in forensic or data recovery scenarios.

Question 15

The paramount consideration when dealing with a PDA device is to

Accepted Answer

Maintaining power to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is crucial to prevent data loss or corruption, especially in a forensic context where preserving evidence is paramount.

Question 16

Cellular phones can typically carry what size processor?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cellular phones can typically carry what size...

Question 17

To understand how hardware works,you must understand the ________ of how drives store 0s and 1s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To understand how hardware works,you must understand...

Question 18

A(n)________ groups the same tracks vertically through a stack of platters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ groups the same tracks vertically through...

Question 19

In addition to a SIM,most cell phones have a(n)

Accepted Answer

PIM stands for Personal Information Manager, which is a built-in application on most cell phones that allows users to manage and organize their personal information, such as contacts, calendars, notes, and reminders.

Question 20

Most PDA memory is constructed of which type of memory?

Accepted Answer

Most PDA memory is constructed of Flash-type ROM because it is non-volatile, meaning it retains data without power, and can be rewritten, making it suitable for storing firmware and applications.

Quiz 5: Data, PDA, and Cell Phone Forensics