Exam 19: Computer Forensics

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)A set of instructions compiled into a program that performs a particular task B)A group of sectors in multiples of two; typically the minimum space allocated to a file C)A standard method by which Internet sites are addressed D)All data that the operating system is presently aware of, and thus is readily accessible to the user E)Files placed on a computer from a visited website that are used to track visits and usage of that site F)Hardware or software designed to protect against intrusions into a computer network G)Typically the main storage location within the computer, consisting of magnetic platters contained in a case H)The smallest unit of data addressable by a hard disk drive, generally consisting of 512 bytes I)The main chip within the computer, also referred to as the brain of the computer. This microprocessor chip handles most of the operations (code and instructions)of the computer. J)Portions of visited Web pages placed on the local hard disk drive to facilitate quicker retrieval once revisited K)The main system board of a computer (and many other electronic devices)that delivers power, data, and instructions to the computer's components L)Areas of files and disks that are typically not apparent to the computer user (and often not to the operating system), but contain data nonetheless -Cookies

A motherboard:

Which is the best definition of latent data?

The two types of slack space are ________ slack and ________ slack.

A device that permits only requested traffic to enter a computer system is known as a(n):

The central processing unit is the main system board of a computer that delivers power, data, and instructions to the computer's components.

The complex of wires located on the motherboard which serves to carry data from one hardware device to another is:

If a file system defines a cluster as six sectors, how many bytes of information can be stored on each cluster?

A Network Interface Card (NIC)enables a personal computer to communicate with other computers via:

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)A set of instructions compiled into a program that performs a particular task B)A group of sectors in multiples of two; typically the minimum space allocated to a file C)A standard method by which Internet sites are addressed D)All data that the operating system is presently aware of, and thus is readily accessible to the user E)Files placed on a computer from a visited website that are used to track visits and usage of that site F)Hardware or software designed to protect against intrusions into a computer network G)Typically the main storage location within the computer, consisting of magnetic platters contained in a case H)The smallest unit of data addressable by a hard disk drive, generally consisting of 512 bytes I)The main chip within the computer, also referred to as the brain of the computer. This microprocessor chip handles most of the operations (code and instructions)of the computer. J)Portions of visited Web pages placed on the local hard disk drive to facilitate quicker retrieval once revisited K)The main system board of a computer (and many other electronic devices)that delivers power, data, and instructions to the computer's components L)Areas of files and disks that are typically not apparent to the computer user (and often not to the operating system), but contain data nonetheless -Sector

URL stands for:

Three places where a forensic computer examiner might look to determine what websites a computer user has visited recently are the Internet cache, cookies, and the Internet history.

The two main types of evidentiary computer data are visible data and latent data.

Which of the following is NOT classified as software?

The ultimate goal of obtaining an image of a hard disk drive is to:

A cluster is a group of ________ in multiples of ________.

A FAT tracks the location of files and folders on the hard disk drive.

A(n)________ is placed on a hard disk drive by a website to track certain information about its visitors.

What is the purpose of an Internet cache?

A bit, or a binary digit, is the smallest unit of information on a computer.