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ISC2 CC Practice Question: During a security incident, a forensic analyst…
During a security incident, a forensic analyst needs to acquire the contents of RAM from a live system. Which tool should be used?
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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Memory dump tool like DumpIt
DumpIt is a specialized memory dump tool designed for live RAM acquisition. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they are used for disk cloning, network monitoring, and antivirus scanning respectively, not 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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Disk cloning tool like dd
Why it's wrong here
dd is used for disk imaging, not memory acquisition.
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Network monitoring tool like Wireshark
Why it's wrong here
Wireshark captures network traffic, not system memory.
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Memory dump tool like DumpIt
Why this is correct
DumpIt captures volatile memory contents without powering down the system.
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Antivirus scanner
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus scanners are not designed for memory acquisition.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Incident
An incident is a security event that violates an organization's policies or threatens its data, systems, or operations, requiring a structured response.
Key term
Network monitoring
Network monitoring is the practice of continuously observing a computer network for issues like slow performance, failures, or security threats to keep it running smoothly and reliably.
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