Question 1
(a)
Define given terms.
1Forensic Science 2. Digital Forensic.3. Locard’s exchange principle.
3 Marks
(b)
List various modus operandi used by Cyber Criminals.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss with example: crime with digital evidence.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 Examination
GTU 3170725 Digital forensics (DF) Winter 2025 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 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Draw and explain central processing unit of basic computer.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss slack space in HDD with example.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss FAT and NTFS file system.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Draw and Explain digital forensic process model.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Discuss forensic cloning of evidence.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain File signature and Anti forensic in brief.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss direct memory mapping scheme with example.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss the importance of report drafting.
3 Marks
(b)
Define shadow copy. Discuss restore point in computer system.
4 Marks
(c)
List various challenges in investigating computer related crimes.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
List various methods to recovers deleted files.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss Mobile forensic.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the legal aspects in digital forensic.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain Electronics discovery.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss the importance of tool validation process.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the application of digital forensic in social networking site.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Discuss web browser forensic.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss quality assurance in digital forensic process.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss the role of forensic examiner.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss Email header forensic.
3 Marks
(b)
List various motivations behind cyber crimes.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss physical acquisition and safekeeping of digital evidence.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Digital forensics (DF) (Winter 2025, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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