CERTIFIED CYBER CRIME INVESTIGATOR
(CCCI) EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines cybercrime?
A. Any crime involving computers
B. Crimes committed only on the internet
C. Illegal activities where a computer is the target, tool, or place of crime
D. Crimes involving software piracy only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cybercrime includes offenses where computers or networks are used
as tools, targets, or environments for criminal activity.
2. Which law enforcement principle focuses on maintaining the integrity of
digital evidence?
A. Least privilege
B. Chain of custody
C. Due diligence
D. Defense in depth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence is properly handled, documented,
and preserved from collection to court presentation.
, 3. What is the primary goal of a cybercrime investigation?
A. Recover stolen funds
B. Punish offenders
C. Identify, collect, and present admissible digital evidence
D. Restore compromised systems
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Investigations focus on evidence collection and legal presentation
rather than system recovery or punishment alone.
4. Which type of malware encrypts files and demands payment for
decryption?
A. Spyware
B. Worm
C. Trojan
D. Ransomware
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ransomware encrypts data and demands ransom, typically in
cryptocurrency, for restoration.
5. What is phishing primarily designed to accomplish?
A. Denial of service
B. Data encryption
C. Credential theft through deception
D. Network scanning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phishing uses social engineering to trick users into revealing sensitive
information.
, 6. Which device log is MOST useful when investigating unauthorized network
access?
A. Application log
B. Firewall log
C. Printer log
D. BIOS log
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Firewall logs record inbound and outbound traffic and unauthorized
access attempts.
7. What is the FIRST step when arriving at a cybercrime scene involving live
systems?
A. Power off the system
B. Image the hard drive
C. Secure and document the scene
D. Interview witnesses
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Securing and documenting the scene prevents evidence
contamination and loss.
8. Which hashing algorithm is commonly used to verify digital evidence
integrity?
A. FTP
B. AES
C. SHA-256
D. RSA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash used to ensure data integrity during
forensic processes.
(CCCI) EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines cybercrime?
A. Any crime involving computers
B. Crimes committed only on the internet
C. Illegal activities where a computer is the target, tool, or place of crime
D. Crimes involving software piracy only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cybercrime includes offenses where computers or networks are used
as tools, targets, or environments for criminal activity.
2. Which law enforcement principle focuses on maintaining the integrity of
digital evidence?
A. Least privilege
B. Chain of custody
C. Due diligence
D. Defense in depth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chain of custody ensures evidence is properly handled, documented,
and preserved from collection to court presentation.
, 3. What is the primary goal of a cybercrime investigation?
A. Recover stolen funds
B. Punish offenders
C. Identify, collect, and present admissible digital evidence
D. Restore compromised systems
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Investigations focus on evidence collection and legal presentation
rather than system recovery or punishment alone.
4. Which type of malware encrypts files and demands payment for
decryption?
A. Spyware
B. Worm
C. Trojan
D. Ransomware
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ransomware encrypts data and demands ransom, typically in
cryptocurrency, for restoration.
5. What is phishing primarily designed to accomplish?
A. Denial of service
B. Data encryption
C. Credential theft through deception
D. Network scanning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phishing uses social engineering to trick users into revealing sensitive
information.
, 6. Which device log is MOST useful when investigating unauthorized network
access?
A. Application log
B. Firewall log
C. Printer log
D. BIOS log
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Firewall logs record inbound and outbound traffic and unauthorized
access attempts.
7. What is the FIRST step when arriving at a cybercrime scene involving live
systems?
A. Power off the system
B. Image the hard drive
C. Secure and document the scene
D. Interview witnesses
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Securing and documenting the scene prevents evidence
contamination and loss.
8. Which hashing algorithm is commonly used to verify digital evidence
integrity?
A. FTP
B. AES
C. SHA-256
D. RSA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash used to ensure data integrity during
forensic processes.
