Free CHFI practice test — 745+ CHFI practice questions with detailed explanations across all 13 official CHFI exam domains. Every set is scored and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
Courseiva includes 745+ Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator CHFI practice questions across the official exam domains.
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This free CHFI practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator CHFI exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by EC-Council, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The CHFI blueprint is divided into 13weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like Computer Forensics Investigation Process and Computer Forensics Fundamentals and Process contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
CHFI Exam Blueprint — 13 Domains
Computer Forensics Investigation Process
Computer Forensics Fundamentals and Process
Application, Email and Cloud Forensics
Mobile and Malware Forensics
Network and Cloud Forensics
Storage Forensics and File System Analysis
Database and Application Forensics
Incident Response and First Responder Skills
Computer Forensics Lab
OS and Network Forensics
Malware Forensics
Evidence Acquisition and Duplication
OS and File System Forensics
52 numbered sets, 13 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
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Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass CHFI on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each CHFI question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which CHFI domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real CHFI gives you roughly 1.9 minutes per question. Use the 60 or 120-question sessions to practise hitting that pace comfortably.
Most candidates who pass CHFI on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 745+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 13 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
A CHFI analyst is called to investigate a suspected data breach. The IT team has already shut down the server. Which of the following is the most appropriate order of actions to preserve evidence?
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of using a write blocker in computer forensics?
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In cloud forensics, one of the major challenges is that data may be stored in multiple jurisdictions with different legal requirements. This challenge is known as:
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A security analyst runs a dynamic analysis of a suspected malware sample using Cuckoo Sandbox. The report shows that the sample created a mutex named 'Global\MyMaliciousMutex', added a registry run key under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, and attempted to communicate with an IP address 185.10.68.12 on port 443. Which of the following is the BEST immediate indicator of compromise (IoC) to share with the threat intelligence team?
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An investigator is analyzing cloud storage logs and finds an entry showing that a file was accessed using the root credentials from an IP address in a different geographic region. The organization has strict policies against root usage. What should the investigator do FIRST?
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An investigator acquires an SSD from a laptop that has been turned off for 24 hours. The suspect recently deleted several incriminating files. Using a forensic imager, the investigator creates a bit-for-bit copy. However, when analyzing the image, the deleted files' data appears to be zeros. What is the MOST likely cause?
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Refer to the exhibit. During incident response, a first responder runs 'netstat -ano' on a compromised Windows system. Which connection is most likely to be the command-and-control (C2) channel and should be prioritized for isolation?
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A forensic lab manager is setting up a new lab and must decide on the physical security measures. Which of the following is the MOST important to implement first?
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A security team detects a suspicious process that writes to the Windows registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. What is the MOST likely purpose of this activity?
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The command used to acquire a disk image resulted in an I/O error. What is the most likely cause?
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Which cloud service log is most appropriate for tracking API calls and resource changes in an AWS environment?
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During a cloud forensic investigation, an analyst needs to identify who deleted an S3 bucket in an AWS environment. Which AWS service log should the analyst examine to find the API call and the associated IAM user or role?
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A forensic investigator is analyzing a compromised web server. In the Apache access logs, the investigator finds the following request: 'GET /images/../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1' with a 200 status code. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the server returned a 200 (OK) response?
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A security analyst reviewing Apache access logs finds entries like: 192.168.1.10 - - [12/Jan/2023:15:23:11 +0000] "GET /search?q=1' OR '1'='1 HTTP/1.1" 200 5324. What attack is indicated?
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Which of the following BEST defines the chain of custody in digital forensics?
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An email forensic investigator examines a suspicious email and notices the following header: Received: from mail.evil.com (192.168.1.100) by mail.company.com. The DKIM-Signature header fails verification. What does this indicate?
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An investigator needs to testify in court as an expert witness. Which of the following qualifications is MOST important for the court to accept their testimony?
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What is the primary goal of computer forensics?
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During a cloud forensics investigation of an AWS environment, an analyst extracts CloudTrail logs and notices many events with the error code 'AccessDenied' for a specific IAM user attempting to list an S3 bucket. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
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A forensic analyst is testifying as an expert witness in court. The opposing counsel challenges the analyst's testimony based on the Frye standard. What does the Frye standard require for scientific evidence to be admissible?
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Answer all 20 questions to see your domain score breakdown
A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing CHFI on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official EC-Council documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for CHFI preparation:
Cover each CHFI domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing CHFI score.
On exam day, the CHFI tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Questions
125
On the real exam
Time limit
240 min
1.9 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The CHFI exam uses a scaled scoring system — your raw score of correct answers is converted to a score out of 1000. A passing score of 700/1000 does not mean you need 70% of questions correct; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position to achieve 700/1000 on the real exam.
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Every question is written against the official CHFI exam blueprint published by EC-Council. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass CHFI on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The CHFI covers 13 domains: Computer Forensics Investigation Process (8%), Computer Forensics Fundamentals and Process (8%), Application, Email and Cloud Forensics (8%), Mobile and Malware Forensics (7%), Network and Cloud Forensics (7%), Storage Forensics and File System Analysis (8%), Database and Application Forensics (7%), Incident Response and First Responder Skills (8%), Computer Forensics Lab (8%), OS and Network Forensics (8%), Malware Forensics (7%), Evidence Acquisition and Duplication (8%), OS and File System Forensics (8%). Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — Computer Forensics Investigation Process and Computer Forensics Fundamentals and Process — should receive the most attention.
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