Question 1hardmulti select
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An analyst receives a disk image and the original hash from a response team member. Before any examination begins, the analyst must be able to show the image is unchanged and that the evidence handling process is defensible. Which two actions are most important? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Recompute the SHA-256 hash of the received image and compare it to the acquisition record.
Hash verification proves the image bytes match what was originally collected and have not changed in transit.
B
Distractor review
Mount the original disk read/write so the file system can repair itself before analysis.
Writing to the original evidence alters it and can destroy the very artifacts the forensic process is meant to preserve.
C
Best answer
Record the transfer, date, time, and handler names in the chain-of-custody log.
A complete chain-of-custody record shows who controlled the evidence and when, which supports admissibility and accountability.
D
Distractor review
Convert the image to another format before hashing so the tool can open it.
Changing the format can change the bytes and breaks the direct comparison to the original acquisition hash value.
E
Distractor review
Rename evidence files to match the case number and avoid confusion.
Renaming may help organization, but it does not prove integrity or document evidence handling for legal review.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Recompute the SHA-256 hash of the received image and compare it to the acquisition record. — Verifying the delivered image hash against the acquisition record proves the copy matches what was collected. Updating the chain-of-custody log documents who handled the evidence, when it was transferred, and where it was stored, which supports admissibility. Together these steps protect integrity and create a defensible audit trail before any analysis begins. Why others are wrong: Mounting the original read/write would alter evidence, and converting the image before hashing changes the bytes you are trying to validate. Renaming files may improve organization, but it does not prove integrity or document legal custody of the evidence.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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