Computer Forensics Investigation Process ECSS Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36expert · hard

   A forensic examiner is preparing a report for a case that will go to court. The examiner used a new open-source tool that is not widely accepted in the forensic community. What should the examiner do to strengthen the report's credibility?

   • AState that the tool is open-source and therefore reliable
   • BDocument the tool's validation and testing results, and compare its output with a second tool
   • CUse only the new tool and provide no further explanation
   • DOmit the tool name from the report to avoid scrutiny
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2. 37foundation · easy

   In a standard computer forensics investigation, which sequence correctly represents the main phases of the process?

   • APreservation, Identification, Collection, Analysis, Examination, Reporting
   • BExamination, Identification, Preservation, Collection, Analysis, Reporting
   • CIdentification, Preservation, Collection, Examination, Analysis, Reporting
   • DCollection, Preservation, Identification, Analysis, Examination, Reporting
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4. 38application · medium

   During a forensic investigation, an analyst seizes a laptop from an employee. The analyst needs to create an exact copy of the hard drive for analysis. Which procedure best preserves the integrity of the evidence?

   • ACopy all visible files to an external drive using the operating system
   • BUse the laptop's built-in backup utility to create a system image
   • CRemove the hard drive and connect it directly to a forensic workstation without a write-blocker
   • DBoot the laptop into a forensic live CD and use a hardware write-blocker to image the drive
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5. 39expert · hard

   A forensic investigator is preparing a report for a case that will be used in court. The report includes the findings, the tools used, and the chain of custody. However, the defense attorney challenges the report because it lacks a description of the investigator's qualifications. Why is this a valid challenge?

   • AThe report must include a detailed budget of the investigation
   • BThe report must establish the investigator's credibility and expertise to be admissible
   • CThe report must include the investigator's personal opinions
   • DThe report must list all the software used by the investigator
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6. 40foundation · easy

   What is a key requirement for a formal forensic report?

   • AIt must include only the final conclusion without any supporting details
   • BIt should document the investigation process, findings, and conclusions in a clear and reproducible manner
   • CIt must be written in a highly technical language that only experts can understand
   • DIt must be signed by a lawyer to be admissible in court
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