CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
Which THREE types of data are typically found in a full forensic disk image?
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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File system metadata
Forensic images capture all data on the physical drive, including hidden partition data, slack space, and deleted files that have not yet been overwritten.
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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File system metadata
Why this is correct
Includes timestamps and permissions.
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Deleted files
Why this is correct
Often recoverable from disk slack space.
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Live memory contents
Why it's wrong here
Captured separately from disk images.
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Hidden partitions
Why this is correct
Captured as part of the bit-stream image.
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Remote cloud storage files
Why it's wrong here
These reside on a server, not the local disk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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