Question 1
(a)
What is Digital Forensics? List out uses of Digital Forensics.
3 Marks
(b)
What are the 4 steps of the forensic process? Describe it.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Locard’s Exchange Principle with suitable example.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination
GTU 3170725 Digital forensics (DF) Summer 2024 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject Code: 3170725
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Draw and explain Control Unit of basic computer.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Bits, Bytes and Numbering scheme.
4 Marks
(c)
What are the requirements to set up a workstation for digital forensics?
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Explain role of the forensic examiner in judicial system.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Explain three different types of storage in digital world?
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate Volatile vs. Non-volatile Memory.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain importance of photography and notes for documenting the scene.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What tools do digital forensic scientists use?
3 Marks
(b)
Explain forensic cloning of evidence.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain hashing algorithms can be used to verify forensic integrity?
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Describe forensic recovery of deleted data?
3 Marks
(b)
What is the difference between a restore point and a shadow copy?
4 Marks
(c)
What is the knowledge of legal issues and how they affect digital forensics?
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
How do you write a digital forensic investigation report?
3 Marks
(b)
How is quality assurance crucial to the investigation of digital forensic evidence?
4 Marks
(c)
Explain the following:
aIaaS (b) PaaS (c) SaaS
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
What is Recycle Bin and its operation?
3 Marks
(b)
Electronic data discovery: What is it? How it functions.
4 Marks
(c)
What three categories of tools do digital forensic investigators use? Explain it.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Define sleep, Hibernation and Hybrid sleep.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate Accreditation vs Certification.
4 Marks
(c)
Name four different forms of web attacks. How are these web- based attacks examined?
7 Marks
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