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WorksheetsDigital Forensics Practise
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is the first step in the digital forensic process?
Analysis
Acquisition
Reporting
Preservation
What does the term “chain of custody” refer to?
Encrypting evidence
Documenting evidence handling
Recovering deleted files
Analyzing metadata
Which phase involves creating a forensic image of the evidence?
Collection
Examination
Analysis
Reporting
Why is hashing used during acquisition?
To compress data
To verify integrity
To encrypt files
To hide data
Which of these is NOT a principle of digital forensics?
Evidence must be preserved
Evidence can be altered if documented
Chain of custody must be maintained
Analysis must be repeatable
What is the purpose of forensic imaging?
To create a backup
To create an exact copy for analysis
To compress files
To encrypt data
Which type of analysis is performed on a running system?
Dead analysis
Live analysis
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
Which of the following is considered volatile data?
Hard disk contents
RAM contents
USB drive files
CD-ROM data
Which document summarizes findings in a forensic investigation?
Chain of custody
Forensic report
Acquisition log
Metadata sheet
Which of these is a reason for documenting every step in forensics?
To speed up analysis
To ensure legal admissibility
To encrypt evidence
To hide sensitive data
Which of the following is NOT part of the forensic process?
Identification
Preservation
Destruction
Analysis
What is the main goal of digital forensics?
To punish criminals
To recover deleted files
To identify, preserve, and analyse evidence
To encrypt sensitive data
Which term refers to ensuring evidence remains unchanged?
Integrity
Confidentiality
Availability
Which of these is considered non-volatile data?
RAM
CPU cache
Hard disk
Network packets
Which forensic principle ensures that analysis can be verified by others?
Repeatability
Confidentiality
Encryption
Obfuscation
Which metadata field typically contains the date a file was created?
EXIF
MAC times
Hash value
File signature
What does EXIF metadata relate to?
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Text documents
Which of these is NOT an example of metadata?
File size
File content
Creation date
Author name
Which tool is commonly used to view metadata in images?
Autopsy
ExifTool
Wireshark
FTK Imager
Which metadata can reveal the location where a photo was taken?
Hash value
GPS coordinates
File extension
MAC address
Which of these can be easily altered by a user?
Hash value
Metadata
File signature
File system
Which type of metadata is stored in NTFS file systems?
EXIF
Alternate Data Streams
GPS tags
ICC profiles
Which of these is NOT a type of metadata?
Descriptive
Structural
Administrative
Cryptographic
Which metadata can help identify the software used to create a file?
EXIF
ICC profile
Application metadata
Hash value
Which metadata is most useful in timeline analysis?
File size
MAC times
Hash value
File extension
What is steganography primarily used for?
Encrypting files
Hiding data within other files
Which of these is an example of steganography?
Encrypting a ZIP file
Hiding text in an image
Using a VPN
Hashing a password
Which tool is commonly used for steganography detection?
StegExpose
Wireshark
FTK Imager
Autopsy
Which file type is most commonly used for steganography?
.exe
.jpg
.txt
.zip
Which technique conceals data in the least significant bits of an image?
Hashing
LSB technique
Compression
Encryption
Which of these is NOT a steganography method?
Image-based
Audio-based
Video-based
Hash-based
What is the main difference between steganography and cryptography?
Steganography hides data, cryptography encrypts it
Both hide data in images
Both encrypt data
Steganography uses hashing
Which of these is a risk of steganography?
Data compression
Malware hiding
Faster transmission
Increased file size
Which of these can indicate steganography in a file?
Unusual file size
Normal hash value
Standard metadata
Common file extension
Which steganography detection method analyzes statistical anomalies?
Hashing
Steganalysis
Encryption
Compression
Which UK law addresses unauthorized access to computer systems?
GDPR
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Data Protection Act 2018
Freedom of Information Act
Which regulation focuses on personal data protection in the UK?
GDPR
CMA
FOIA
RIPA
Which principle ensures evidence is admissible in court?
Chain of custody
Encryption
Compression
Obfuscation
Which of these is considered unethical in digital forensics?
Maintaining confidentiality
Altering evidence
Which act allows lawful interception of communications?
CMA
RIPA
GDPR
FOIA
Which of these is NOT a good forensic practise?
Documenting all actions
Using write blockers
Modifying original evidence
Maintaining integrity
Which law criminalises hacking in the UK?
CMA
GDPR
FOIA
DPA
Which principle ensures privacy during investigations?
Confidentiality
Availability
Integrity
Authenticity
Which of these is a legal requirement for handling personal data in the United Kingdom?
CMA
GDPR
RIPA
FOIA
Which act governs surveillance in the UK?
CMA
GDPR
RIPA
FOIA
Which of these is considered professional misconduct?
Following ACPO guidelines
Sharing evidence without consent
Maintaining chain of custody
Using validated tools
Which guideline is widely followed in UK forensics?
ISO 27001
ACPO principles
GDPR only
FOIA
Which principle ensures transparency in forensic work?
Repeatability
Confidentiality
Encryption
Obfuscation
Which of these is NOT covered by the GDPR?
Personal data
Corporate secrets
Data subject rights
Data breach notifications
Which law applies to cybercrime investigations in the UK?
CMA
GDPR
FOIA
RIPA
Which tool is commonly used for disk imaging?
Wireshark
FTK Imager
StegExpose
Cain & Abel
Which tool is used for network packet analysis?
Autopsy
Wireshark
Which tool is open-source for forensic analysis?
Autopsy
EnCase
FTK
Cellebrite
Which tool is used for mobile device forensics?
Cellebrite
Wireshark
FTK Imager
ExifTool
Which tool is best for analyzing Windows registry?
Registry Viewer
Wireshark
Autopsy
ExifTool
Which of these tools is used for password recovery?
Cain & Abel
Autopsy
FTK Imager
Wireshark
Which tool is widely used for timeline analysis?
Plaso
Wireshark
FTK Imager
ExifTool
Which tool is used for analyzing memory dumps?
Volatility
Wireshark
Autopsy
FTK Imager
Which tool is used for email analysis?
X-Ways
Wireshark
Autopsy
ExifTool
Which tool is used for carving deleted files?
Scalpel
Wireshark
FTK Imager
ExifTool
Which tool is used for log analysis?
Log2Timeline
Wireshark
FTK Imager
ExifTool
Which tool is used for browser artefact analysis?
Browser History Viewer
Wireshark
Autopsy
ExifTool
Which tool is used for Linux forensic analysis?
Sleuth Kit
Wireshark
FTK Imager
ExifTool
Which tool is used for hashing files?
HashCalc
Wireshark
Autopsy
ExifTool
Which tool is used for forensic imaging in Linux?
dd
Wireshark
Autopsy
What is the significance of an inode in Linux?
Stores file content
Stores file metadata
Stores file hash
Stores file permissions only
Which Linux command creates a disk image?
dd
ls
cp
mv
Which file system is commonly used in Linux?
NTFS
FAT32
ext4
HFS+
Which command lists inode information?
ls -i
ls -l
df
du
Which directory contains user home folders?
/bin
/home
/etc
/usr
Which directory stores system configuration files?
/bin
/home
/etc
/usr
Which command shows disk usage?
du
ls
df
ps
Which command shows mounted file systems?
mount
ls
df
du
Which Linux artefact stores login history?
/var/log/wtmp
/etc/passwd
/home/user/.bashrc
/bin/login
Which file stores user account details?
/etc/passwd
/etc/shadow
/var/log/auth.log
/home/user/.profile
Which file stores password hashes?
/etc/passwd
/etc/shadow
/var/log/auth.log
/home/user/.bashrc
Which command shows running processes?
ps
ls
df
du
Which command is used to recover deleted files in Linux?
extundelete
ls
dd
Which Linux artefact stores bash history?
~/.bash_history
/etc/passwd
/var/log/syslog
/home/user/.profile
Which command calculates file hash in Linux?
md5sum
ls
df
du
Which artefact indicates recent web browsing activity?
Browser history
Hash value
File signature
Chain of custody
Which artefact stores Wi-Fi connection details?
Windows registry
Browser cache
EXIF metadata
Linux inode
Which artefact can reveal USB device usage?
Registry keys
EXIF metadata
MAC times
Hash values
Which artefact stores email attachments?
PST file
EXIF metadata
Alternate Data Streams
Hash value
Which artefact stores chat logs?
Application data folder
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact indicates file deletion?
Recycle Bin entries
Hash value
EXIF metadata
File signature
Which artefact stores installed programs in Windows?
Registry
EXIF metadata
MAC times
Hash value
Which artefact stores login timestamps?
Event logs
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact stores browser cookies?
Browser cache
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
Which artefact stores system boot times?
Event logs
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact stores clipboard data?
RAM
Registry
EXIF metadata
Which artefact stores temporary internet files?
Browser cache
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
Which artefact stores user profile information?
NTUSER.DAT
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact stores DNS cache?
System memory
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
Which artefact stores recent documents list?
Registry
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact stores printer usage?
Event logs
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
Which artefact stores wireless SSIDs?
Registry
EXIF metadata
File signature
Hash value
Which artefact stores scheduled tasks?
(a)
Which artefact stores system crash dumps?
Memory dump files
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
Which artefact stores browser download history?
Browser history database
Registry
EXIF metadata
Hash value
