Simulate the real Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator CHFI exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 13 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic CHFI simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (240 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free CHFI mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator CHFI exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 13 official blueprint domains published by EC-Council, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
CHFI Domain Distribution
Computer Forensics Investigation Process
Computer Forensics Fundamentals and Process
Storage Forensics and File System Analysis
Incident Response and First Responder Skills
Computer Forensics Lab
Evidence Acquisition and Duplication
OS and Network Forensics
OS and File System Forensics
Application, Email and Cloud Forensics
Mobile and Malware Forensics
Network and Cloud Forensics
Database and Application Forensics
Malware Forensics
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 CHFI exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your CHFI study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the CHFI practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the CHFI mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
An analyst executed the commands shown in the exhibit on a Windows system to prepare a forensic image for analysis. What is the most likely reason for the error message from e2fsck?
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What is the primary goal of the chain of custody in a digital forensic investigation?
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Which tool is specifically designed for file carving and can recover files based on headers and footers without relying on file system metadata?
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An analyst receives an alert indicating a suspicious process (PID 3342) is making outbound connections on port 443 to an unknown IP. The system is a Windows 10 workstation. Which first responder action is MOST appropriate?
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You are imaging a suspect's hard drive using a write blocker and dd command. After imaging, you verify the hash of the original drive and the image file. The original drive hash is SHA1: A1B2C3D4E5..., and the image hash is SHA1: F6G7H8I9J0... What is the most likely cause of the mismatch?
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A security analyst reviews Windows Security Event Logs and finds multiple Event ID 4625 entries from a single source IP address targeting various usernames. Which type of attack is MOST likely occurring?
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A forensic analyst is examining a Windows 10 system and needs to determine the last boot time of the system. Which registry hive and key should the analyst query to find this information?
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During a database forensic investigation, you need to review Microsoft SQL Server transaction logs to identify unauthorized data modifications. Which of the following SQL Server functions or commands is used to read the transaction log?
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A forensic analyst is examining a Windows malware sample using static analysis. Which tool is BEST suited for viewing the PE header structure, including sections, imports, and exports?
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An investigator needs to capture network traffic from a live network segment without altering the traffic flow. Which technique should they use?
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An organization uses Microsoft SQL Server 2019 with full recovery model. A database administrator accidentally executed a DROP TABLE statement. The transaction log was backed up immediately after the incident. Which forensic technique would allow the analyst to restore the dropped table?
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During malware analysis, an investigator finds that a suspicious process is injecting code into a legitimate system process (e.g., explorer.exe). Which technique is being used?
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Answer all 12 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the CHFI under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The CHFI exam lasts 240 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most CHFI distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
EC-Council writes many CHFI questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real CHFI is a mental marathon lasting 240 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 240 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
125
On the real exam
Time limit
240 min
1.9 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The CHFI uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 700/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free CHFI mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length CHFI mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 700/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass CHFI on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
No — all Courseiva questions are original, written by certified engineers against public EC-Council exam blueprints. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your EC-Council certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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