WGU C840: Digital Forensics in
Cybersecurity Pre-Assessment-
Questions with Correct Answers
(VERIFIED)
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?—ANSWER---Sniffer
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 couple states that their son is presently in class at a local middle school.
How should the detective legally gain access to the computer?—ANSWER---Obtain consent
to search from the parents
, How should a forensic scientist obtain the network configuration from a Windows PC before
seizing it from a crime scene?—ANSWER---By using the ipconfig command from a command
prompt on the computer
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?—
ANSWER---Browser cache
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?—ANSWER---Firewall logs
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?—ANSWER---Email messages
The chief executive officer (CEO) of a small computer company has identified a potential
hacking attack from an outside competitor.
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Cybersecurity Pre-Assessment-
Questions with Correct Answers
(VERIFIED)
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?—ANSWER---Sniffer
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 couple states that their son is presently in class at a local middle school.
How should the detective legally gain access to the computer?—ANSWER---Obtain consent
to search from the parents
, How should a forensic scientist obtain the network configuration from a Windows PC before
seizing it from a crime scene?—ANSWER---By using the ipconfig command from a command
prompt on the computer
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?—
ANSWER---Browser cache
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?—ANSWER---Firewall logs
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?—ANSWER---Email messages
The chief executive officer (CEO) of a small computer company has identified a potential
hacking attack from an outside competitor.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
