212-89 First Response Practice Question
You are assembling a 'First Responder Toolkit' for a remote incident team. Which THREE items are essential for collecting volatile data and ensuring legal defensibility on a Windows system?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Tamper-evident bags for physical evidence.
To preserve evidence, you need a write-blocker for disks, a trusted forensic toolkit for memory, and tamper-evident storage.
Answer analysis
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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Tamper-evident bags for physical evidence.
Why this is correct
Required for maintaining a defensible chain of custody.
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Network vulnerability scanner (e.g., Nessus).
Why it's wrong here
This is an assessment tool, not a preservation tool for incident response.
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Hardware write-blocker (e.g., Tableau).
Why this is correct
Essential to prevent modification of source disks during imaging.
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A live response toolkit containing statically linked binaries.
Why this is correct
Ensures trusted commands are used on the compromised host.
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Packet sniffing software to install on the target host.
Why it's wrong here
Installing new software on a target host violates forensic best practices.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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