Processing Crime and Incident Scenes (Review) - [Computer Forensics]

The plain view doctrine in computer searches is well-established law.

False

List two hashing algorithms commonly used for forensic purposes.

MD5 and SHA-1

Commingling evidence means that sensitive or confidential information being mixed with data collected as evidence.

True

Computer peripherals or attachments can contain DNA evidence.

True

In forensic hashes, a collision occur when two different files have the same hash value.

True

As a private-sector investigator, you can become an agent of law enforcement when which of the following happens?

You begin to take orders from a police detective without a warrant or subpoena.

If a suspect's computer is found in an area that might have toxic chemicals, you must do which of the following?

Coordinate with the HAZMAT team.

Hashing algorithms are used on evidence files to uphold the chain of custody in an investigation. Which of the following is NOT a hashing algorithm?

DAT-1

An initial-response field kit does not contain evidence bags.

False

Small companies rarely need investigators.

False

You should always answer questions from onlookers at a crime scene.

False

If you face an investigation where dangerous substances might be around, you may need to obtain which of the following?

HAZMAT certificate

You have been called to the scene of a fatal car crash where a laptop computer is still running. What type of field kit should you take with you?

Initial-response kit

What are the three rules for a forensic hash?

It can't be predicted, no two files can have the same hash value, and if the file changes, the hash value changes

Which of the following are ideal examples of storage media? Choose two.

1. CDs 2. Magentic Tape

What is the best approach to handling the expectation of privacy by employees in the event an investigation needs to be carried out on company-owned digital assets?

A well-defined published policy that clearly states that an employer has the right to examine, inspect or access company-owned assets.

Private-sector investigations are typically easier than law enforcement investigations for which of the following reasons?

Most companies keep inventory databases of all hardware and software used.

When investigators find evidentiary items that aren't specified in a warrant or under probable cause, what type of doctrine applies?

Plain view doctrine

When you arrive at the scene, why should you extract only those items you need to acquire evidence?

To minimize how much you have to keep track of at the scene

If a company doesn't distribute a computing use policy stating an employer's right to inspect employees' computers freely, including e-mail and Web use, employees have an expectation of privacy.

True

If you discover a criminal act while investigating a company policy abuse, the case becomes a criminal investigation and should be referred to law enforcement.

True

In the United States, if a company publishes a policy stating that it reserves the right to inspect computing assets at will, a private-sector investigator can conduct covert surveillance on an employee with little cause.

True

You should videotape or sketch anything at a digital crime scene that might be of interest to the investigation.

True

Which of the following techniques might be used in covert surveillance (Choose All That Apply)?

1. Keylogging 2. Data sniffing