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A first responder arrives at a crime scene where a computer is running. According to standard forensic procedure, what should the responder do FIRST?

Trap 1: Connect a write blocker and create a forensic image immediately

Imaging should occur after documentation and securing the scene.

Trap 2: Immediately shut down the computer to prevent data alteration

Shutting down may cause loss of volatile data and is not the first step.

Trap 3: Pull the power cord to ensure the system does not shut down normally

Pulling the plug may cause data corruption; proper shutdown or memory capture should be considered.

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A
Photograph the scene and secure the area
Securing and photographing the scene ensures preservation of the original state.
B
Connect a write blocker and create a forensic image immediately
Why wrong: Imaging should occur after documentation and securing the scene.
C
Immediately shut down the computer to prevent data alteration
Why wrong: Shutting down may cause loss of volatile data and is not the first step.
D
Pull the power cord to ensure the system does not shut down normally
Why wrong: Pulling the plug may cause data corruption; proper shutdown or memory capture should be considered.

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A first responder arrives at a crime scene where a computer is running. According to standard forensic procedure, what should the responder do FIRST?

During a forensic investigation, an analyst uses a hardware write blocker to connect a suspect hard drive to a forensic workstation. What is the primary purpose of using a hardware write blocker?

A forensic investigator is preparing to acquire the contents of a live system's RAM. Which of the following tools is specifically designed for this purpose and captures memory without altering the system state?

During a forensic investigation, an analyst creates a forensic image using `dcfldd` with the command: `dcfldd if=/dev/sda of=image.dd hash=sha256 hashwindow=10M`. What is the purpose of the `hashwindow` parameter?

What is the primary goal of the chain of custody in a digital forensic investigation?

A forensic analyst is examining a hard drive that was seized from a suspect's home. The analyst uses FTK Imager to create a forensic image. After imaging, the analyst computes the MD5 hash of the image and compares it to the hash computed at the scene. The hashes match. What does this confirm?

During a forensic investigation, a first responder notices that a computer is running and suspects that volatile data may be present. According to best practices, what should the responder do to preserve the most volatile data first?

Which of the following best describes the 'Best Evidence Rule' as it applies to digital evidence?

An organization receives a legal hold notice regarding pending litigation. The IT department is instructed to preserve all relevant electronically stored information. What is the primary action the IT department should take?

A forensic analyst is examining a hard drive that was imaged using a software write blocker. Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using a software write blocker compared to a hardware write blocker?

Which of the following is an example of Locard's Exchange Principle as applied to digital forensics?

In the context of the US Fourth Amendment, what is typically required for law enforcement to seize a computer for forensic examination?

Which TWO of the following are essential steps that a first responder should take when arriving at a digital crime scene? (Select TWO)

Which THREE of the following are considered rules of evidence that digital evidence must satisfy to be admissible in court? (Select THREE)

Which TWO of the following are valid justifications for a first responder to power off a computer at a crime scene? (Select TWO)

What is the primary goal of computer forensics?

Which principle states that every contact leaves a trace?

A first responder arrives at a crime scene where a computer is turned on. What should the responder do FIRST?

During a forensic investigation, an analyst creates a bit-for-bit copy of a suspect's hard drive using the 'dd' command with the following parameters: dd if=/dev/sda of=/evidence/image.dd bs=4k conv=noerror,sync. What is the purpose of 'conv=noerror,sync'?

Which type of evidence is a witness's statement that they saw someone log into a computer?

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