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CCSP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are valid…
Which TWO of the following are valid considerations when performing forensic imaging of virtual machines in a public cloud? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Time synchronization between the imaging tool and the VM clock is essential
Options A and E are correct. A: Time synchronization is essential for forensic timeline analysis. E: Volatile data (e.g., RAM contents) is lost when the VM is powered off, so imaging should be performed while the VM is running. B is incorrect because the imaging tool does not need to reside in the same cloud region. C is incorrect because hypervisor-level isolation prevents accessing other tenants' VMs. D is incorrect because cloud providers typically do not provide hypervisor memory dumps upon request.
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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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Time synchronization between the imaging tool and the VM clock is essential
Why this is correct
Ensures accurate timeline.
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The imaging process must be performed from within the same cloud region
Why it's wrong here
Can be done cross-region.
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Images of other tenants' VMs can be accessed through the hypervisor if needed
Why it's wrong here
Isolation prevents cross-tenant access.
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The cloud provider will provide hypervisor memory dumps upon request
Why it's wrong here
Providers generally do not provide hypervisor memory.
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Volatile data will be lost if the VM is powered off before imaging
Why this is correct
Memory data is lost on power off.
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