GTU · BE Computer · Semester 7

GTU 3170725 Digital forensics (DF) Old Question Papers & Solutions PDF

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Digital forensics (DF) across 2024 – 2026 examinations.

4 papers, 2024 – 202670 marks23 to pass2.5 hours
20 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in all 4 papers: Write a short note on shadow copy & restore points.See list

Exam papers

Most repeated questions

20 questions GTU set in two or more of 4 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.

  1. Write a short note on shadow copy & restore points.

    7 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4c Winter 2025 Q3b OR Summer 2025 Q4a OR Summer 2024 Q4b

  2. Explain Legal aspects in digital forensics.

    4 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4b OR Winter 2025 Q4c Summer 2025 Q4c OR Summer 2024 Q4c

  3. List the various methods to recover deleted data in computer system.

    4 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4b Winter 2025 Q4a Summer 2025 Q4b OR Summer 2024 Q4a

  4. Draw and Explain digital forensic process model.

    7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

    Winter 2025 Q2c OR Summer 2025 Q2c OR Summer 2024 Q1b

  5. Discuss Email header forensic.

    4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3b Winter 2025 Q5a OR Summer 2025 Q5c

  6. Why tool validation is an important part in forensic process? Explain with example.

    4 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5b OR Winter 2025 Q4b OR Summer 2025 Q5b

  7. Discuss forensic cloning of evidence.

    3 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

    Winter 2025 Q3a Summer 2025 Q3b Summer 2024 Q3b OR

  8. Discuss the importance of Quality assurance.

    3 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4a OR Winter 2025 Q5b Summer 2024 Q4b OR

  9. Discuss Direct Mapping memory management scheme with example.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2c Winter 2025 Q3c

  10. Explain Tool selection methods.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5c OR Summer 2025 Q5b OR

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  1. Discuss the application of digital forensic in social networking site.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Winter 2025 Q4c OR Summer 2025 Q5c OR

  2. Define Live & Dead system forensic. Discuss each one with example.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3c Summer 2025 Q2b

  3. Discuss the role of forensic examiner.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Winter 2025 Q5c Summer 2024 Q2c OR

  4. Explain Locard’s Exchange Principle with suitable scenario.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2025 Q2c Summer 2024 Q1c

  5. Explain Hashing concepts to maintain integrity of evidence.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2025 Q3c Summer 2025 Q3c OR Summer 2024 Q3c OR

  6. Discuss with example: Crime with digital evidence.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q1b Winter 2025 Q1c

  7. List various motivations behind cyber crimes.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5b Winter 2025 Q5b OR

  8. Define sleep, Hibernation and Hybrid sleep.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2025 Q4a Summer 2024 Q5a OR

  9. List the challenges in digital forensic process.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3a OR Summer 2025 Q1a

  10. Explain Electronics discovery.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

    Winter 2025 Q4a OR Summer 2024 Q5b

Which branches take this subject

GTU's syllabus lists 3170725 for 3 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.

Semester 7, elective: 3 branches

Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Design, Computer Science & Engineering

Other Semester 7 subjects

Common questions

Are these GTU 3170725 Digital forensics papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?

Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 4 past exam sessions (2024 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.

How can I download GTU 3170725 Digital forensics old question papers PDF?

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What is the passing mark for GTU Digital forensics (3170725)?

The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.

What is the GTU exam pattern for 3170725?

The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.