GIAC Exam GASF Topic 4 Question 45 Discussion

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Question #: 45
Topic #: 4

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When examining a file system acquisition of an Android device Which artifact must be carved out manually?

ADeleted images

BContacts

CSMS messages

DPhone numbers

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Suggested Answer: C

by Loren at Nov 19, 2024, 09:07 AM

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Viola

9 months ago

This question is giving me flashbacks to my forensics class. I'm gonna go with C. SMS messages - the digital breadcrumbs of life!

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Arletta

8 months ago

I always start with B) Contacts when examining a file system acquisition.

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Maybelle

8 months ago

I remember having to manually carve out C) SMS messages in my last case.

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Stefania

8 months ago

I think it's A) Deleted images, they can contain valuable information.

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Elly

9 months ago

Hold up, is this a trick question? I bet the answer is B. Contacts, because who doesn't love a good old-fashioned address book investigation?

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Annelle

9 months ago

Well, I think it could also be contacts because they are crucial for forensic analysis.

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Pete

9 months ago

Hmm, tricky one. But I think the answer has to be D. Phone numbers - gotta get all those juicy contacts!

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Nana

9 months ago

I'd go with A. Deleted images can reveal a lot about the user's activities, even if they tried to cover their tracks.

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Anjelica

7 months ago

D) Phone numbers might be useful to extract manually too.

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Charlene

8 months ago

B) Contacts can sometimes contain crucial evidence as well.

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Dewitt

8 months ago

C) SMS messages can also be important to carve out manually.

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Francesco

9 months ago

A) Deleted images can definitely provide valuable information.

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Phyliss

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's SMS messages that need to be manually carved out.

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Larue

9 months ago

Definitely C. SMS messages are often the juiciest part of an Android device investigation!

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Esteban

8 months ago

C) SMS messages

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Latia

8 months ago

B) Contacts

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Hassie

8 months ago

A) Deleted images

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Annelle

9 months ago

I think the artifact that must be carved out manually is deleted images.

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