WGU C840
WGU C840 - DIGITAL FORENSICS IN CYBERSECURITY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The chief information officer of an accounting firm believes
sensitive data is being exposed on the local network. Which tool
should the IT staff use to gather digital evidence about this
security vulnerability?
A Sniffer
B Disk analyzer
C Tracer
D Virus scanner - correct answer A
A police detective investigating a threat traces the source to a
house. The couple at the house shows the detective the only
computer the family owns, which is in their son's bedroom. The
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couple states that their son is presently in class at a local middle
school.
How should the detective legally gain access to the computer?
A Obtain a search warrant from the police
B Seize the computer under the USA Patriot Act
C Obtain consent to search from the parents
D Seize the computer under the Computer Security Act - correct
answer C
How should a forensic scientist obtain the network
configuration from a Windows PC before seizing it from a crime
scene?
A By using the ipconfig command from a command prompt on
the computer
B By using the tracert command from a command prompt on
the computer
C By logging into the router to which the PC is connected
D By installing a network packet sniffer on the computer - correct
answer A
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The human resources manager of a small accounting firm
believes he may have been a victim of a phishing scam. The
manager clicked on a link in an email message that asked him to
verify the logon credentials for the firm's online bank account.
Which digital evidence should a forensic investigator collect to
investigate this incident?
A System log
B Security log
C Disk cache
D Browser cache - correct answer D
After a company's single-purpose, dedicated messaging server
is hacked by a cybercriminal, a forensics expert is hired to
investigate the crime and collect evidence.
Which digital evidence should be collected?
A Web server logs
B Firewall logs
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C Phishing emails
D Spam messages - correct answer B
Thomas received an email stating that he needed to follow a
link and verify his bank account information to ensure it was
secure. Shortly after following the instructions, Thomas noticed
money was missing from his account.
Which digital evidence should be considered to determine how
Thomas' account information was compromised?
A Social media accounts
B Router logs
C Flash drive contents
D Email messages - correct answer D
The chief executive officer (CEO) of a small computer company
has identified a potential hacking attack from an outside
competitor.
Which type of evidence should a forensics investigator use to
identify the source of the hack?
WGU C840 - DIGITAL FORENSICS IN CYBERSECURITY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The chief information officer of an accounting firm believes
sensitive data is being exposed on the local network. Which tool
should the IT staff use to gather digital evidence about this
security vulnerability?
A Sniffer
B Disk analyzer
C Tracer
D Virus scanner - correct answer A
A police detective investigating a threat traces the source to a
house. The couple at the house shows the detective the only
computer the family owns, which is in their son's bedroom. The
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couple states that their son is presently in class at a local middle
school.
How should the detective legally gain access to the computer?
A Obtain a search warrant from the police
B Seize the computer under the USA Patriot Act
C Obtain consent to search from the parents
D Seize the computer under the Computer Security Act - correct
answer C
How should a forensic scientist obtain the network
configuration from a Windows PC before seizing it from a crime
scene?
A By using the ipconfig command from a command prompt on
the computer
B By using the tracert command from a command prompt on
the computer
C By logging into the router to which the PC is connected
D By installing a network packet sniffer on the computer - correct
answer A
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The human resources manager of a small accounting firm
believes he may have been a victim of a phishing scam. The
manager clicked on a link in an email message that asked him to
verify the logon credentials for the firm's online bank account.
Which digital evidence should a forensic investigator collect to
investigate this incident?
A System log
B Security log
C Disk cache
D Browser cache - correct answer D
After a company's single-purpose, dedicated messaging server
is hacked by a cybercriminal, a forensics expert is hired to
investigate the crime and collect evidence.
Which digital evidence should be collected?
A Web server logs
B Firewall logs
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C Phishing emails
D Spam messages - correct answer B
Thomas received an email stating that he needed to follow a
link and verify his bank account information to ensure it was
secure. Shortly after following the instructions, Thomas noticed
money was missing from his account.
Which digital evidence should be considered to determine how
Thomas' account information was compromised?
A Social media accounts
B Router logs
C Flash drive contents
D Email messages - correct answer D
The chief executive officer (CEO) of a small computer company
has identified a potential hacking attack from an outside
competitor.
Which type of evidence should a forensics investigator use to
identify the source of the hack?
