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Question #: 596
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A forensics investigator is collecting evidence from desktop computers that were possibly used for criminal activity. Which of the following tools should be used first when reviewing the computers?

  • A. ExifTool
  • B. Foremost
  • C. Volatility
  • D. The Sleuth Kit
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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Bright07
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Selected Answer: D
The Sleuth Kit (TSK) is a collection of open-source command-line tools that allow you to investigate disk images and recover files from them. It allows examining the file system, recovering deleted files, and analyzing the disk image for potential evidence. TSK is a suitable choice for the first step in a forensic investigation because it provides a foundation for understanding the system's file structure, timeline analysis, and identification of potential areas of interest for further investigation.
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Steel16
1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
o The Sleuth Kit is a collection of open-source tools designed for forensic disk imaging and analysis. It allows investigators to examine file systems, recover deleted files, and investigate other artifacts on a computer. This makes it a crucial initial tool for examining potentially compromised systems, especially when looking for evidence stored on the computer itself.
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Steel16
1 month, 1 week ago
o C. Volatility: Volatility is a memory analysis tool designed to examine volatile data (data stored in RAM) when a system is powered off. This is valuable for investigating recent activity or capturing ephemeral data that might not be preserved on the hard drive. However, since the question mentions reviewing desktop computers, which primarily involves persistent data on storage devices, Volatility wouldn't be the first choice for initial examination.
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