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A SOC analyst needs to capture volatile memory for a forensic investigation on a suspected compromised Windows workstation. Which command-line tool, when executed with the appropriate privilege level, allows for the acquisition of a physical RAM image?

Trap 1: Sysmon

Sysmon is used for monitoring and logging system activity, not capturing memory.

Trap 2: Process Explorer

Process Explorer is used for viewing process activity, not memory imaging.

Trap 3: Wireshark

Wireshark is a packet analyzer for network traffic, not memory acquisition.

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A
Sysmon
Why wrong: Sysmon is used for monitoring and logging system activity, not capturing memory.
B
Process Explorer
Why wrong: Process Explorer is used for viewing process activity, not memory imaging.
C
FTK Imager CLI
FTK Imager CLI is designed specifically for capturing memory and disk images.
D
Wireshark
Why wrong: Wireshark is a packet analyzer for network traffic, not memory acquisition.

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A SOC analyst needs to capture volatile memory for a forensic investigation on a suspected compromised Windows workstation. Which command-line tool, when executed with the appropriate privilege level, allows for the acquisition of a physical RAM image?

While investigating a potential malware infection, a SOC analyst needs to determine if a specific binary has been analyzed by the security community before. Which platform is the industry standard for checking the reputation of a file hash across dozens of antivirus engines?

You have captured a malicious binary and are performing dynamic analysis. You observe the malware attempting to resolve a domain that you want to intercept. Which tool allows you to simulate a DNS server response to redirect the malware traffic to a local analysis machine?

During an incident response, you identify a persistent malware process. You need to see exactly which files and registry keys the process is touching in real-time. Which Sysinternals tool provides this capability?

A SOC analyst is analyzing a suspicious email attachment. The analyst wants to extract URLs and embedded files without detonating the payload in a full sandbox. Which tool is recommended for this type of file parsing?

You are performing static analysis on an suspicious executable. You want to view the imported functions, strings, and headers without executing the code. Which tool is most appropriate for this task?

You are examining a suspicious file and suspect it is packed (obfuscated). Which technique or tool helps identify if a file is likely packed?

When conducting a forensic investigation, you need to ensure the integrity of the collected digital evidence. What is the most critical step to perform immediately after copying the original media to a forensic workstation?

When analyzing network traffic associated with a malware C2 channel, you observe encrypted traffic. Which approach allows you to inspect the content of this traffic without the malware's private key?

When performing static analysis of a malicious binary, which THREE indicators should an analyst typically look for?

You are investigating a file-less malware infection. Where in the Windows Registry would you look to identify common persistence mechanisms used by malicious scripts?

Which TWO types of evidence are classified as 'volatile' and should be captured first during a forensic investigation?

A SOC analyst is preparing to collect digital evidence from a compromised server. Which TWO actions must be documented to maintain a proper Chain of Custody?

An analyst is investigating a compromised system. Which THREE of the following artifacts are commonly checked for indicators of persistence?

A SOC analyst is analyzing a suspected PowerShell-based attack. Which Windows log event ID is primarily used to log executed PowerShell command blocks?

In the context of malware analysis, which TWO of the following are primary differences between static and dynamic analysis?

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