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File Signature Analysis and File Carving Techniques

After identifying a file signature in a traffic dump, what is the next step in reconstructing the file?

a: Ignore the file and look for another signature Explanation

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b: Export the raw data bytes associated with the signature Explanation

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c: Rename the file with the correct extension Explanation

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d: Run a virus scan on the file Explanation

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When fixing a corrupted image header, why is it important to use the correct file signature?

a: The correct signature ensures that the file opens with the right application Explanation

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b: It adds extra layers of security to the file Explanation

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c: It increases the file size Explanation

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d: It makes the file easier to share online Explanation

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In the context of file carving from an image file, what does the 'offset' refer to?

a: The size of the embedded file Explanation

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b: The location of the embedded file within the image Explanation

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c: The file extension of the embedded file Explanation

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d: The type of compression used on the embedded file Explanation

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Which part of a file typically contains the file signature?

a: Footer Explanation

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b: Middle Explanation

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c: Header Explanation

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d: File name Explanation

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What makes file signatures a reliable method for identifying file types?

a: They are customizable and change with user preference Explanation

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b: They are embedded in every file and follow standard patterns Explanation

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c: They depend on file extensions Explanation

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d: They are encrypted for security Explanation

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Which of the following is an example of a file signature for a PNG file?

a: FF D8 FF E0 Explanation

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b: 50 4B 03 04 Explanation

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c: 89 50 4E 47 0D 0A 1A 0A Explanation

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d: 25 50 44 46 Explanation

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Why is it important to know multiple file signatures for the same file format, such as JPEG and JPEG 2000?

a: Different versions of file formats use different signatures Explanation

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b: It helps rename files correctly Explanation

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c: It improves compression rates Explanation

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d: It secures the files against corruption Explanation

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In memory forensics, how are unique patterns constructed to identify memory-mapped files?

a: By checking the file extensions stored in memory Explanation

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b: By analyzing the size and arrangement of operating system object structures Explanation

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c: By extracting encrypted file signatures Explanation

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d: By matching against known compression algorithms Explanation

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Which file signature would you expect when recovering a RAR-compressed file from raw storage?

a: 52 61 72 21 1A 07 00 Explanation

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b: 75 73 74 61 72 00 30 30 Explanation

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c: 25 50 44 46 Explanation

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d: FF D8 FF E0 Explanation

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Why is relying solely on file extensions insufficient when analyzing unknown files?

a: Extensions can be easily altered and may not match the file's true format Explanation

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b: Extensions always match the file signature Explanation

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c: Extensions are encrypted and hidden Explanation

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d: Extensions determine the compression algorithm Explanation

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When recovering files from corrupted storage, why is it essential to analyze both headers and footers?

a: Because headers alone are sufficient for all file types Explanation

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b: Because some file formats require matching start and end markers for accurate recovery Explanation

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c: Because footers store filenames Explanation

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d: Because footers always contain the compression algorithm Explanation

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