20+ practice questions focused on First Response — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Incident Handler (212-89) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start First Response PracticeWhen documenting the chain of custody for a seized laptop, which information is mandatory?
Explanation: A chain of custody must include the identity of the person collecting the evidence, the time/date, and the specific location of the item.
You are using EnCase Endpoint Investigator to triage a suspicious endpoint. You need to identify unauthorized processes currently running. Which feature should you utilize?
Explanation: The 'Process View' or 'Live Process' feature in EnCase allows for real-time investigation of currently executing processes on the remote endpoint.
You are responding to an incident involving a compromised Windows server. You need to collect volatile data using a trusted toolkit. Which tool is standard for collecting running services and loaded DLLs?
Explanation: Sysinternals 'pslist' or 'listdlls' are standard, but 'DumpIt' or 'Magnet RAM Capture' are used for memory. For specific process/service visibility, 'PsService' is the tool.
As a first responder, you arrive at a compromised workstation showing signs of active malware beaconing. Which action should be performed first according to the Order of Volatility?
Explanation: The Order of Volatility dictates that the most volatile data should be collected first. Physical memory (RAM) is more volatile than disk storage and contains active malware, encryption keys, and network connections. Performing a physical memory dump with a tool like FTK Imager preserves this critical evidence before it is lost.
You are handling a database compromise. The database logs show evidence of SQL injection. What is the appropriate initial containment step for the database?
Explanation: Changing the database service account password prevents further unauthorized access without needing to shut down the service immediately.
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3. Focus on exam traps
First Response questions on the 212-89 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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