Roles and Responsibilities of a Forensic Investigator DFE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   When working with an organization's management, what is a key expectation of the forensic investigator?

   • AGuaranteeing that the investigation will identify the perpetrator
   • BKeeping all findings secret from management until the case is closed
   • CDelegating the investigation to external consultants
   • DCommunicating findings in a clear and understandable manner
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2. 12expert · hard

   A forensic investigator is hired by a company to investigate a suspected employee misconduct. The employee is represented by a union, and the company's legal team warns that any evidence collected must be admissible in a labor arbitration. The investigator has access to the employee's work computer and personal cloud storage account (the employee used a personal account on the work computer). What is the most appropriate course of action?

   • ACollect evidence from the work computer using standard forensic procedures, but do not access the personal cloud account without a warrant or consent.
   • BAccess the personal cloud account using credentials found on the work computer to gather all relevant evidence.
   • CAsk the employee for consent to access the personal cloud account, and if refused, proceed without it.
   • DIgnore the personal cloud account entirely and only analyze the work computer.
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4. 13application · medium

   A forensic investigator is examining a company-owned laptop that may contain evidence of employee misconduct. The employee is a remote worker in another country. The investigator has been asked to access the laptop remotely without the employee's knowledge. What should the investigator consider first?

   • AThe technical feasibility of remote access without detection.
   • BThe employee's performance record to assess potential misconduct.
   • CThe legal authority and jurisdiction for accessing the device.
   • DThe cost of hiring a local investigator to seize the device.
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5. 14application · medium

   A forensic investigator is called to investigate a suspected data leak from a company server. The investigator notices that the server's clock is incorrect. Why is it important to document the system time and time zone?

   • ATo establish a timeline of events that can be correlated with other evidence
   • BTo determine the exact time of the data leak
   • CTo ensure the server's clock is synchronized with the investigator's watch
   • DTo prove that the server was tampered with
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6. 15application · medium

   A forensic investigator is working on a case where the organization's management wants to know the 'bottom line' quickly. The investigator has found evidence of wrongdoing but also needs to verify the findings. What is the best way to communicate with management?

   • AShare only the evidence that supports the suspected wrongdoing.
   • BWait until the investigation is fully complete before sharing any information.
   • CGive a verbal report without documentation to avoid creating a record.
   • DProvide a preliminary summary of findings with a clear caveat that verification is ongoing.
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