Introduction to Digital Forensics

What is the primary goal of digital forensics?

• To create new digital devices

• To collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence

• To develop software applications

• To enhance network speed

Which of the following is considered non-volatile data?

• RAM

• Cache memory

• Hard drive data

• CPU registers

What is the purpose of maintaining a chain of custody in digital forensics?

• To ensure evidence is collected quickly

• To document the handling of evidence to prevent tampering

• To increase the speed of data analysis

• To reduce the cost of investigations

Which tool is commonly used for creating forensic images of storage devices?

• Photoshop

• Axiom

• Microsoft Word

• Excel

What is the main challenge associated with encrypted data in digital forensics?

• It is too large to analyze

• It is difficult to bypass or decrypt without compromising evidence

• It is easily accessible

• It is always corrupted

Which of the following is a key aspect of mobile forensics?

• Extracting data from desktop computers

• Analyzing network traffic

• Extracting data from smartphones and tablets

• Developing mobile applications

What is the role of hashing in digital forensics?

• To compress data for storage

• To verify data integrity by generating unique fingerprints

• To encrypt data for security

• To increase data transfer speed

Which certification is relevant for a digital forensic expert?

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

What is the significance of metadata analysis in digital forensics?

• It helps in compressing files

• It provides insights into the history of a file or communication

• It speeds up the data transfer process

• It encrypts the data for security

Which of the following is a challenge in cloud forensics?

• Lack of data

• Easy access to all data

• Legal and technical difficulties in accessing data from cloud providers

• High cost of cloud storage