212-89 First Response Practice Question
A first responder is using a 'Live Response' toolkit. What is the main characteristic of these tools?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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They are designed to run from a USB drive to minimize impact on the target disk.
Live response tools are designed to collect data from a running system with minimal impact on the target environment.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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They provide permanent remote access to the attacker.
Why it's wrong here
This is a description of malware, not a tool.
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They are designed to run from a USB drive to minimize impact on the target disk.
Why this is correct
Using an external drive prevents the tool from overwriting data on the target hard drive.
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They require the computer to be turned off.
Why it's wrong here
Live response tools work on running systems.
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They automatically delete evidence after collection.
Why it's wrong here
No forensic tool should destroy evidence.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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