Question 1

Which of the following principles allows computer evidence to be seized without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  The exigent circumstances doctrine 
B)  The occupant of the apartment is not the owner 
C)  The electronic device is a cell phone 
D)  The electronic device is turned off 
A)  The exigent circumstances doctrine 
B)  The occupant of the apartment is not the owner 
C)  The electronic device is a cell phone 
D)  The electronic device is turned off A

Question 2

In a preliminary computer crime investigation, it is always assumed that a crime has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of a preliminary computer crime investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check if device is on and turn it off immediately 
B)  Determine if a crime has been committed 
C)  Examination of the device 
D)  Look for physical evidence if the computer crime was part of a physical crime 
A)  Check if device is on and turn it off immediately 
B)  Determine if a crime has been committed 
C)  Examination of the device 
D)  Look for physical evidence if the computer crime was part of a physical crime A

Question 4

Which of the following is least likely to involve computers in commission of a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  child pornography 
B)  car theft 
C)  fraud 
D)  kidnapping 
A)  child pornography 
B)  car theft 
C)  fraud 
D)  kidnapping

Question 5

The vast majority of computer-related crimes are prosecuted and most end up as convictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not an important component of a computer crime investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain a search warrant if required 
B)  Determine who will testify in court if there is a trial 
C)  Identify potential suspects 
D)  What type of electronic device is to be seized 
A)  Obtain a search warrant if required 
B)  Determine who will testify in court if there is a trial 
C)  Identify potential suspects 
D)  What type of electronic device is to be seized

Question 7

Child pornography is almost never committed using computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a computer is found to be on at a crime scene, it should be immediately turned off to prevent data wipe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Forensic analysis of computers usually involves making one or more copies of the contents of a hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a device that generate digital evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell phone 
B)  laptop 
C)  smart watch 
D)  thermostat 
A)  cell phone 
B)  laptop 
C)  smart watch 
D)  thermostat

Question 11

"Cyber crime", "computer crime" and "e-crime" all mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What precaution should be taken to prevent the remote destruction of the data in a mobile device?

Accepted Answer

A)  placing in a sealed, airtight plastic bag 
B)  wrapping it in aluminum foil 
C)  placing in a Faraday cage 
D)  none of the above because it is not possible to destroy data remotely 
A)  placing in a sealed, airtight plastic bag 
B)  wrapping it in aluminum foil 
C)  placing in a Faraday cage 
D)  none of the above because it is not possible to destroy data remotely

Question 13

Which of the following is the least important aspect of investigating a cyber crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A)  search the neighborhood surrounding the crime scene 
B)  secure electronic devices 
C)  protect evidence from data storage from change or alteration 
D)  search for evidence that would identify the owner of the device 
A)  search the neighborhood surrounding the crime scene 
B)  secure electronic devices 
C)  protect evidence from data storage from change or alteration 
D)  search for evidence that would identify the owner of the device

Question 14

Computer crimes are only concerned with laptop or tablet computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not important data that should be gathered about an electronic device prior to seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  What apps are on the device 
B)  Is there security in place on the system including passwords 
C)  What, if any laws have been violated 
D)  Is there probable cause of a crime having been committed 
A)  What apps are on the device 
B)  Is there security in place on the system including passwords 
C)  What, if any laws have been violated 
D)  Is there probable cause of a crime having been committed

Question 16

Which of the following is not an important component of recording a computer crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A)  The configuration of the computer network 
B)  The suspect computer displays 
C)  Sketching the location where the device is located 
D)  External components of the computer or other device 
A)  The configuration of the computer network 
B)  The suspect computer displays 
C)  Sketching the location where the device is located 
D)  External components of the computer or other device

Question 17

Identity theft crimes have become major computer crimes in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Computer forensics is the study of computer technology as it relates to the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The problem of computer viruses has been ignored by federal and state laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not recent federal legislation that affects computer crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cybersecurity Information Act 
B)  Federal Exchange Data Breach Notifications Act 
C)  Consumer Privacy Protection Act 
D)  US Consumer Advocacy Act 
A)  Cybersecurity Information Act 
B)  Federal Exchange Data Breach Notifications Act 
C)  Consumer Privacy Protection Act 
D)  US Consumer Advocacy Act

Exam 8: Digital Evidence, Computer Forensics, and Investigation

Which of the following principles allows computer evidence to be seized without a warrant?

In a preliminary computer crime investigation, it is always assumed that a crime has occurred.

Which of the following is not part of a preliminary computer crime investigation?

Which of the following is least likely to involve computers in commission of a crime?

The vast majority of computer-related crimes are prosecuted and most end up as convictions.

Which of the following is not an important component of a computer crime investigation?

Child pornography is almost never committed using computers.

If a computer is found to be on at a crime scene, it should be immediately turned off to prevent data wipe.

Forensic analysis of computers usually involves making one or more copies of the contents of a hard drive.

Which of the following is not a device that generate digital evidence?

"Cyber crime", "computer crime" and "e-crime" all mean the same thing.

What precaution should be taken to prevent the remote destruction of the data in a mobile device?

Which of the following is the least important aspect of investigating a cyber crime scene?

Computer crimes are only concerned with laptop or tablet computers.

Which of the following is not important data that should be gathered about an electronic device prior to seizure?

Which of the following is not an important component of recording a computer crime scene?

Identity theft crimes have become major computer crimes in recent years.

Computer forensics is the study of computer technology as it relates to the law.

The problem of computer viruses has been ignored by federal and state laws.

Which of the following is not recent federal legislation that affects computer crime?

Introduction to Forensic Science

Crime Scene Investigation

Nature of Evidence

Separating Complex Mixtures

Light and Matter

Microscopy

Detector Dogs As Forensic Tools

Forensic Engineering

Fingerprints and Other Impressions

Questioned Documents

Firearms and Toolmarks

Forensic Pathology

Anthropology and Odontology

Forensic Palynology Entomology

Serology

Dna Typing

Hair

Illicit Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Fibers, Paints, and Other Polymers

Glass and Soil

Fires and Explosions

Presentation of Forensic Evidence in Court

Forensic Psychology

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