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Eccouncil 312-49 Exam - Topic 1 Question 47 Discussion

Why should you never power on a computer that you need to acquire digital evidence from?
B) When the computer boots up, the system cache is cleared which could destroy evidence
A) When the computer boots up, files are written to the computer rendering the data nclean
C) When the computer boots up, data in the memory buffer is cleared which could destroy evidence
D) Powering on a computer has no affect when needing to acquire digital evidence from it

Eccouncil 312-49 Exam - Topic 1 Question 47 Discussion

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Question #: 47
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Why should you never power on a computer that you need to acquire digital evidence from?

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Huey
8 months ago
I’m not sure, how much data really gets lost when you boot?
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Meaghan
8 months ago
Clearing the memory buffer is a big deal, don't turn it on!
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Merilyn
8 months ago
Wait, powering on has no effect? That sounds off.
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Jutta
8 months ago
Totally agree, evidence can get messed up.
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Crista
9 months ago
Booting up can change files, so it's risky!
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Leontine
9 months ago
I feel like option D is definitely wrong. Powering on a computer must have some effect on the evidence, but I can't pinpoint why.
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France
9 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think the system cache being cleared was mentioned as a concern. But I can't recall the exact details.
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Yolando
9 months ago
I think it has to do with the memory buffer being cleared when you boot it up. That could definitely destroy evidence, right?
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Werner
9 months ago
I remember reading that powering on a computer can change the state of the data, but I'm not sure if it's just about files being written or something else.
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Elenor
9 months ago
I've got this! The solution is to attach the mlvm VM as a compute target, install the Azure ML SDK on my local machine, and then run the training script as an experiment on the remote resource. Easy peasy.
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Shonda
10 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Kaycee
1 year ago
Imagine someone trying to acquire digital evidence by just turning the computer on and off like a light switch. That's a sure-fire way to 'accidentally' delete everything!
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Leandro
1 year ago
C) When the computer boots up, data in the memory buffer is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Elouise
1 year ago
B) When the computer boots up, the system cache is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Reid
1 year ago
A) When the computer boots up, files are written to the computer rendering the data unclean
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Bette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm going with Option C. Clearing the memory buffer could definitely destroy important evidence. Better safe than sorry, right?
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Launa
1 year ago
User 3: I'm not so sure. I think Option B is the best answer. Clearing the system cache could really mess up the evidence.
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Maynard
1 year ago
User 2: I agree with Maynard. Option A seems like the safest choice to preserve the digital evidence.
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Amber
1 year ago
User 1: I think Option A is the correct answer. Files being written to the computer could definitely make the data unclean.
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Yoko
1 year ago
Option D is just plain ridiculous. Of course powering on the computer has an effect on the digital evidence! What are they thinking?
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Yuette
1 year ago
C) When the computer boots up, data in the memory buffer is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Thora
1 year ago
B) When the computer boots up, the system cache is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Nickolas
1 year ago
A) When the computer boots up, files are written to the computer rendering the data unclean
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Kina
1 year ago
I'd have to agree with Suzi. Booting up the computer is a big no-no when trying to preserve digital evidence. It's like putting a giant 'ERASE ME' sign on the data.
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Gianna
1 year ago
C) When the computer boots up, data in the memory buffer is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Rochell
1 year ago
B) When the computer boots up, the system cache is cleared which could destroy evidence
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Staci
1 year ago
A) When the computer boots up, files are written to the computer rendering the data unclean
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Suzi
1 year ago
Option A seems to be the correct answer. Powering on the computer could potentially write new data to the hard drive, which could overwrite or corrupt the existing evidence.
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Clemencia
1 year ago
I also agree. The system cache being cleared when the computer boots up could definitely destroy evidence.
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Mendy
1 year ago
I agree with Lynda. When the computer boots up, files are written to the computer, making the data unclean.
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Lynda
1 year ago
I think we should never power on a computer we need to acquire digital evidence from because it could destroy evidence.
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