Dark Web Concepts and Investigation DFE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A forensic examiner is asked to investigate a dark web forum where illegal goods are sold. The examiner creates an undercover account to interact with sellers. Which action is ethically and legally most appropriate?

   • ADownload all forum content to a personal device for analysis
   • BPurchase illegal goods to establish credibility with the sellers
   • CUse the undercover account to gather evidence without entrapment
   • DShare the undercover account credentials with other investigators for broader access
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes how Tor provides anonymity to its users?

   • ABy using a single proxy server that hides the user's IP address.
   • BBy encrypting data and routing it through multiple relays, each of which only knows the previous and next hop.
   • CBy encrypting all data with a single key that is shared among all users.
   • DBy storing all user data on a central server that is inaccessible to law enforcement.
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4. 13application · medium

   An investigator is monitoring a dark web forum where users discuss stolen credit card data. The investigator wants to identify the actual seller behind a pseudonym. Which approach is most likely to yield actionable intelligence?

   • ASearch the forum for the pseudonym on public social media platforms
   • BRequest the forum administrator to provide the seller's IP address
   • CMonitor the seller's transaction patterns and correlate with cryptocurrency wallet activity
   • DAnalyze the metadata of images posted by the seller for GPS coordinates
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5. 14application · medium

   A user wants to access a dark web site but is concerned about malware. Which precaution is most effective?

   • ADisable the firewall on the host system
   • BDownload files from the dark web site and run them
   • CUse the same browser profile for all activities
   • DUse a virtual machine with Tor Browser
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common type of illicit activity found on dark web marketplaces?

   • ASale of illegal drugs
   • BSocial networking
   • CStreaming movies
   • DOnline banking
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