DIGITAL FORENSICS ENCASE 8 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What is the definition of a CPU?
C. A part of the computer whose function is to perform data processing - Answer -What
is the definition of a CPU?
A. The physical computer case that contains all its internal components
B. The computer's internal hard drive
C. A part of the computer whose function is to perform data processing
D. A part of the computer that stores and manages memory
What is the BIOS?
A. BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
. - Answer -What is the BIOS?
A. BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
B. BIOS stands for Bootstrap Initialization Operating System and is a combination of
lowlevel software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer
between a computer's hardware and its operating system.
C. BIOS stands for Boot-level Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
D. BIOS stands for Boot Initialization Operating System and is a combination of low-
level software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between
a computer's hardware and its operating system.
The electrical pathway used to transport data from one computer component to another
is called what?
,A. Bus - Answer -The electrical pathway used to transport data from one computer
component to another is called what?
A. Bus
B. RAM
C. CMOS
D. BIOS
The digital forensic staffing consists of ______________
A. Forensic Investigator, IT Professionals and Incident Handlers - Answer -The digital
forensic staffing consists of ______________
A. Forensic Investigator, IT Professionals and Incident Handlers
B. Forensic Investigator, Patrol Officer and CSI member
C. Forensic Investigators, Prosecutors and Lawyers
D. Forensic Investigators, Prosecutors and CSI member
What do the terms master, slave, and Cable Select refer to?
C. Jumper settings for internal hardware such as IDE hard drives and CD drives -
Answer -What do the terms master, slave, and Cable Select refer to?
A. External SCSI devices
B. Cable types for external hardware
C. Jumper settings for internal hardware such as IDE hard drives and CD drives
D. Jumper settings for internal expansion cards
Network devices include....?
D. All of the Above (Router, Switch, Firewall) - Answer -Network devices include....?
A. Router
B. Switch
, C. Firewall
D. All of the Above
What is the definition of POST?
D. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system - Answer -What is the definition of
POST?
A. A set of computer sequences the operating system executes upon proper shutdown
B. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware and software for presence and
operability during the boot sequence prior to running the operating system
C. A diagnostic test of the computer's software for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system
D. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system
Is the information contained on a computer's RAM chip accessible after a proper
shutdown?
B. No - Answer -Is the information contained on a computer's RAM chip accessible
after a proper shutdown?
A. Yes
B. No
What is the purpose or function of a computer's ROM chip?
A. Long-term or permanent storage of information and instructions - Answer -What is
the purpose or function of a computer's ROM chip?
A. Long-term or permanent storage of information and instructions
B. Temporary storage area to run applications
C. Permanent storage area for programs and files
D. A portable storage device
The smallest area on a drive that data can be written to is a _______, while the smallest
area on a drive that a file can be written to is a ________.
ANSWERS
What is the definition of a CPU?
C. A part of the computer whose function is to perform data processing - Answer -What
is the definition of a CPU?
A. The physical computer case that contains all its internal components
B. The computer's internal hard drive
C. A part of the computer whose function is to perform data processing
D. A part of the computer that stores and manages memory
What is the BIOS?
A. BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
. - Answer -What is the BIOS?
A. BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
B. BIOS stands for Bootstrap Initialization Operating System and is a combination of
lowlevel software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer
between a computer's hardware and its operating system.
C. BIOS stands for Boot-level Input Output System and is a combination of low-level
software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between a
computer's hardware and its operating system.
D. BIOS stands for Boot Initialization Operating System and is a combination of low-
level software and drivers that function as the interface, intermediary, or layer between
a computer's hardware and its operating system.
The electrical pathway used to transport data from one computer component to another
is called what?
,A. Bus - Answer -The electrical pathway used to transport data from one computer
component to another is called what?
A. Bus
B. RAM
C. CMOS
D. BIOS
The digital forensic staffing consists of ______________
A. Forensic Investigator, IT Professionals and Incident Handlers - Answer -The digital
forensic staffing consists of ______________
A. Forensic Investigator, IT Professionals and Incident Handlers
B. Forensic Investigator, Patrol Officer and CSI member
C. Forensic Investigators, Prosecutors and Lawyers
D. Forensic Investigators, Prosecutors and CSI member
What do the terms master, slave, and Cable Select refer to?
C. Jumper settings for internal hardware such as IDE hard drives and CD drives -
Answer -What do the terms master, slave, and Cable Select refer to?
A. External SCSI devices
B. Cable types for external hardware
C. Jumper settings for internal hardware such as IDE hard drives and CD drives
D. Jumper settings for internal expansion cards
Network devices include....?
D. All of the Above (Router, Switch, Firewall) - Answer -Network devices include....?
A. Router
B. Switch
, C. Firewall
D. All of the Above
What is the definition of POST?
D. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system - Answer -What is the definition of
POST?
A. A set of computer sequences the operating system executes upon proper shutdown
B. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware and software for presence and
operability during the boot sequence prior to running the operating system
C. A diagnostic test of the computer's software for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system
D. A diagnostic test of the computer's hardware for presence and operability during the
boot sequence prior to running the operating system
Is the information contained on a computer's RAM chip accessible after a proper
shutdown?
B. No - Answer -Is the information contained on a computer's RAM chip accessible
after a proper shutdown?
A. Yes
B. No
What is the purpose or function of a computer's ROM chip?
A. Long-term or permanent storage of information and instructions - Answer -What is
the purpose or function of a computer's ROM chip?
A. Long-term or permanent storage of information and instructions
B. Temporary storage area to run applications
C. Permanent storage area for programs and files
D. A portable storage device
The smallest area on a drive that data can be written to is a _______, while the smallest
area on a drive that a file can be written to is a ________.
