200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A security analyst is collecting evidence from a compromised system for legal proceedings. Which TWO actions are critical to preserve the integrity of the evidence?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Compute a cryptographic hash of the original drive before imaging
Write-blocking prevents modification during acquisition, and hashing verifies integrity before and after imaging.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Store the evidence in a public folder for easy access
Why it's wrong here
Evidence must be secured.
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Compute a cryptographic hash of the original drive before imaging
Why this is correct
Hash verifies integrity of the original.
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Delete any sensitive files to protect privacy
Why it's wrong here
Deleting destroys evidence.
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Run the system normally to capture volatile data
Why it's wrong here
Running normally may alter evidence.
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Use a write-blocker when creating a forensic image
Why this is correct
Write-blocker prevents writes to the original drive.
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