GIAC Exam GCIA Topic 6 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 6

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Peter works as a Technical Representative in a CSIRT for SecureEnet Inc. His team is called to investigate the computer of an employee, who is suspected for classified data theft. Suspect's computer runs on Windows operating system. Peter wants to collect data and evidences for further analysis. He knows that in Windows operating system, the data is searched in pre-defined steps for proper and efficient analysis. Which of the following is the correct order for searching data on a Windows based system?

AVolatile data, file slack, registry, memory dumps, file system, system state backup, interne t traces

BVolatile data, file slack, file system, registry, memory dumps, system state backup, interne t traces

CVolatile data, file slack, internet traces, registry, memory dumps, system state backup, file system

DVolatile data, file slack, registry, system state backup, internet traces, file system, memory dumps

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Suggested Answer: B

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Judy

5 days ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. Volatile data first, then file slack, and the rest... hmm, I better double-check my notes.

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Ria

14 days ago

Ah, the old Windows forensics dance! This question is a classic. Let's see what the experts have to say.

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Clarence

15 days ago

I agree with Denise, A) seems to be the most logical order for searching data on a Windows based system.

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Dudley

16 days ago

I disagree, I believe the correct order is B) Volatile data, file slack, file system, registry, memory dumps, system state backup, internet traces.

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Denise

17 days ago

I think the correct order is A) Volatile data, file slack, registry, memory dumps, file system, system state backup, internet traces.

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Ira

22 days ago

I agree with Dominque, A) seems to be the most logical order for searching data on a Windows based system.

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Wava

23 days ago

I disagree, I believe the correct order is B) Volatile data, file slack, file system, registry, memory dumps, system state backup, internet traces.

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Dominque

26 days ago

I think the correct order is A) Volatile data, file slack, registry, memory dumps, file system, system state backup, internet traces.

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