Computer Forensics in Today's World CHFI Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–45

1. 41foundation · easy

   How is the Internet of Things (IoT) expected to affect computer forensics?

   • AIt will eliminate the need for traditional computer forensics.
   • BIt will reduce the amount of data that needs to be analyzed.
   • CIt will create new sources of digital evidence from everyday devices.
   • DIt will make all digital evidence automatically admissible in court.
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2. 42foundation · easy

   What is a defining characteristic of digital evidence?

   • AIt always exists in a physical form.
   • BIt is only found on hard drives.
   • CIt cannot be duplicated.
   • DIt is easily altered or destroyed if not handled properly.
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4. 43application · medium

   A company discovers that an employee has been using the corporate network to download pirated software. The IT manager wants to know if this is a criminal offense. Which type of cybercrime does this activity most directly represent?

   • ASoftware piracy
   • BDenial of service
   • CPhishing
   • DIdentity theft
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5. 44expert · hard

   A forensic examiner is investigating a case involving a suspect who used a cloud-based email service. The examiner needs to obtain the suspect's emails, but the service provider is located in another country with different data protection laws. The legal team has obtained a court order for the emails. Which factor is most critical in determining whether the examiner can legally access the emails?

   • AThe type of encryption used by the email service.
   • BThe suspect's consent to access the emails.
   • CThe existence of a mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) between the two countries.
   • DThe physical location of the data center where the emails are stored.
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6. 45application · medium

   An organization has been a victim of a phishing attack that led to unauthorized wire transfers. The forensic team is tasked with investigating. Which piece of evidence is most likely to be crucial in tracing the attacker's actions?

   • AThe company's marketing materials.
   • BThe email headers and server logs from the phishing email.
   • CThe physical security camera footage of the office.
   • DThe employee's personal smartphone.
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