312-49v11 Practice Questions

You are a forensic investigator working for a cybersecurity firm tasked with analyzing a suspicious Microsoft Office document named “infected_doc.” The document was discovered in an email attachment sent to multiple employees at a large corporation. Concerns have been raised about potential malware embedded within the document, particularly involving VBA macros.

As a forensic investigator examining the “infected_doc” Microsoft Office document, what initial step would you take to identify suspicious or malicious components within the file?

Ethan, a forensic investigator, is analyzing a suspect's computer and finds a suspicious file that may be related to a cybercrime. Upon examining the file's metadata, Ethan discovers that the file has been modified several times and was last accessed shortly before the crime took place. Which of the following forensic methods would be most useful for Ethan to determine whether the file was tampered with or manipulated?

An investigator is examining a hard disk and finds a large amount of unused space between two partitions. This space contains hidden data not recognized by the operating system.

Which of the following methods can be used to access this hidden data during a forensic investigation?

During a forensic investigation into a suspected data breach, the eDiscovery team is tasked with collecting and preserving digital evidence from a compromised computer system. The team must deploy specialized tools to extract relevant data, such as emails, files, and system logs, from the machine. One team member is responsible for deploying these tools, configuring them for the specific needs of the investigation, and maintaining them throughout the entire data collection process. This individual ensures that the tools operate correctly and remain effective during the forensic analysis. Which of the following members of the eDiscovery team is responsible for this task?

An investigator is reviewing an NTFS file system for evidence of file activity during a cybercrime investigation. The investigator uses The Sleuth Kit’sflsandmactimetools to extract and analyze timestamps related to file actions. These timestamps can provide critical insights into the sequence of events leading up to and during the incident. What kind of file information is the investigator likely focusing on to reconstruct the timeline?

As the system boots up, IT Technician Smith oversees the Macintosh boot process. After the completion of theBootROMoperation, control transitions to theBootX (PowerPC)orboot.efi (Intel)boot loader, located in the /System/Library/CoreServices directory. Smith then awaits the next step in the sequence to ensure the system initializes seamlessly.

Which subsequent step in the Macintosh boot process follows in sequence?

During a forensic investigation into a suspected data breach, the investigator discovers that the attacker has intentionally tampered with the digital storage media to erase evidence. Upon examination, the investigator finds that all addressable locations on the storage device have been replaced with arbitrary characters, making it impossible to recover the legitimate files that were originally stored on the drive, even with advanced forensic tools.

Which anti-forensic technique was used by the attacker in this case?

In the wake of a cyberattack, a large e-commerce platform experiences widespread system downtime, leading to significant financial losses and tarnished customer trust. As they scramble to regain control, it becomes evident that sensitive customer data has been compromised, posing a threat to data security and the platform's reputation. Amidst the aftermath of the cyberattack on the e-commerce platform, which of the following consequences isnotthe result of a lack of forensic readiness?

Nora, a forensic investigator, is examining the Windows Registry of a compromised system as part of her investigation into a potential insider threat. She wants to determine which folders were most recently accessed by the user. After reviewing the Registry, she discovers that a particular Registry key stores information about the folders the user recently accessed, including the folder names and their paths in the file system. Based on her findings, which of the following Registry keys contains this information?

During a digital forensics investigation, a mobile device running Android OS is seized from a suspect. Upon examination, files are discovered indicating interactions with both Windows and Linux systems. In Android and iOS forensic analysis, which of the following is a crucial step when examining files associated with Windows and Linux systems?