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ISC2 CC Practice Question: During a forensic investigation, the analyst…
During a forensic investigation, the analyst needs to acquire a memory image from a live Windows system without altering evidence. Which tool is MOST appropriate?
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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FTK Imager
FTK Imager can acquire a memory image from a live Windows system with minimal impact on evidence integrity. Option A (Volatility) is a memory analysis tool, not an acquisition tool. Option B (EnCase) is a comprehensive forensic suite that can acquire memory but may alter evidence during the process. Option C (dd) is primarily used for disk imaging and is not suitable for memory acquisition.
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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Volatility
Why it's wrong here
Volatility analyzes memory dumps, not acquires.
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EnCase
Why it's wrong here
EnCase is primarily for disk analysis.
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dd
Why it's wrong here
dd is for disk imaging, not memory.
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FTK Imager
Why this is correct
FTK Imager can acquire memory live with low footprint.
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Logical Access Controls
Key term
Integrity
Integrity is the assurance that data has not been altered or tampered with in an unauthorized way, preserving its accuracy and consistency from source to destination.
Key term
Impact
Impact is the measure of the potential damage or harm that a risk event could cause to an organization's assets, operations, or reputation.
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