Question 1

What value can be gleaned from each generation of mobile device (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G)? What are their strengths and weaknesses?

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Question 2

Even though mobile devices are really small computers with computer-like OSs, they usually cannot be examined using typical computer forensic tools. Elaborate on some of the differences between examining a 4G smartphone and a computer.

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Question 3

When should an examiner do a physical extraction versus a logical extraction, or both?

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Question 4

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-Logical extraction

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Question 5

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-Physical extraction

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Question 6

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-Operating system

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Question 7

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)

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Question 8

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-File system

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Question 9

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-SD card

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Question 10

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-WiFi

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Question 11

Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timeline and correlate events on the device.

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Question 12

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-Geolocation

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Question 13

If there is a GPS capability on a smartphone, how might the investigator use it in the investigation?

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Question 14

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-SIM card

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Question 15

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-SMS (Short Message Service)

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Question 16

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A cellular network facility that allows users to send and receive text messages
B)A software mechanism that defines the way files are named, stored, organized, and accessed
C)A set of standards for second-generation cellular networks
D)Assessment of the actual geographical location of a mobile device
E)A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function.
F)A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
G)A storage expansion card for a mobile device
H)The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information
I)A term describing a wireless Local Area Network
J)A spread-spectrum technology for cellular networks
K)A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
L)The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information
M)The basic components of a mobile device
N)A communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit
O)A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites
-GPS (Global Positioning System)

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Question 17

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used in the investigative process.

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Quiz 20: Mobile Device Forensics

What value can be gleaned from each generation of mobile device (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G)? What are their strengths and weaknesses?

Even though mobile devices are really small computers with computer-like OSs, they usually cannot be examined using typical computer forensic tools. Elaborate on some of the differences between examining a 4G smartphone and a computer.

When should an examiner do a physical extraction versus a logical extraction, or both?

Describe the process of using each generation of mobile device to create a timeline and correlate events on the device.

If there is a GPS capability on a smartphone, how might the investigator use it in the investigation?

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used in the investigative process.