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ACFE CFE-Investigation Exam - Topic 2 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 2
[All CFE-Investigation Questions]

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about imaging suspect computers' hard drives?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Iola
3 months ago
C is just wrong, imaging isn’t about pictures of hardware!
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Phil
3 months ago
B is misleading, anyone can access if they have the right tools.
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Shelia
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds too good to be true.
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Timothy
4 months ago
Totally agree, D is the right choice!
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Isadora
4 months ago
Imaging preserves original data, super important!
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Jimmie
4 months ago
I recall that imaging is crucial for forensic analysis, but I'm unsure if it completely prohibits access to the drive for untrained individuals, so B feels a bit tricky.
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Kaitlyn
5 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think imaging is more about creating a bit-for-bit copy rather than pictures of the system, so C doesn't sound correct.
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Carlee
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like imaging doesn't really involve the operating system directly, so A seems off to me.
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Rodrigo
5 months ago
I remember discussing how imaging is supposed to preserve the integrity of the original data, so I think D might be the right choice.
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Lashawna
5 months ago
I think D is the right answer. Imaging allows you to make a bit-for-bit copy of the hard drive, so you can investigate the data without altering the original evidence. That's crucial for maintaining the integrity of the forensic process.
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Yuki
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the options here. Imaging is supposed to preserve the evidence, but I'm not sure if it's the same as directly accessing the OS or just taking pictures of the system. I'll have to review my notes on digital forensics.
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Erinn
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Imaging is all about creating an exact copy of the hard drive, so you can analyze the data without risking damage to the original. That means D is the most accurate statement.
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Ernie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know imaging is important for forensic analysis, but I'm not sure about the specifics of how it works. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Enola
5 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is D - imaging allows for analysis without altering the original data.
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Lashawna
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking which factor is NOT included in most financial statement schemes. That means the answer has to be the one that's not typically part of these types of schemes. I'm going with B - persuasive evidence.
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Juliann
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the Behavioral Threat Protection module is the first one checked in the malware protection flow. But I'll double-check my answer just to be sure.
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Diego
10 months ago
I'm surprised option D isn't more obvious. Imaging is all about preserving the integrity of the evidence, which is the whole point of digital forensics.
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Naomi
9 months ago
D) Imaging allows for the analysis of data from a suspect computer without altering or damaging the original data in any way
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Karan
10 months ago
B) Imaging prohibits access to the suspect computer's hard drive by individuals not professionally trained in forensic analysis
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Rhea
10 months ago
A) Imaging enables the retrieval of data from the suspect computer directly via its operating system.
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Shantay
10 months ago
Haha, option A sounds like something out of a 90s hacker movie. Imaging doesn't retrieve data directly from the OS, it creates an exact copy of the entire drive.
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Arlette
10 months ago
Wow, option C is completely off the mark. Imaging is about creating a bit-for-bit copy of the hard drive, not taking pictures of the computer itself!
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Suzi
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's either A or D.
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Pauline
11 months ago
I think option B is the best choice. Imaging protects the hard drive from unauthorized access, ensuring only trained professionals can analyze the data.
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Edna
10 months ago
Imaging is essential for preserving the original data on the suspect computer's hard drive.
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Lennie
10 months ago
I agree, option B is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the evidence.
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Rene
11 months ago
I agree with Fatima, imaging allows for analysis without altering the original data.
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Nguyet
11 months ago
Option D is the correct answer. Imaging allows for a forensic analysis without altering the original data, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the evidence.
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Fatima
11 months ago
I think the answer is D.
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