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312-49 · Question #604

Which one of the following is not a first response procedure?

The correct answer is C. Crack passwords. The question asks to identify an action that is explicitly not considered part of the initial first response procedures in computer forensics.

Submitted by chiamaka_o· Apr 18, 2026Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Question

Which one of the following is not a first response procedure?

Options

  • APreserve volatile data
  • BFill forms
  • CCrack passwords
  • DTake photos

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    92% (56)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The question asks to identify an action that is explicitly *not* considered part of the initial first response procedures in computer forensics.

APreserve volatile data

Preserving volatile data (like RAM contents, active network connections, running processes) is a critical first response step because such data is lost once a system is shut down or powered off.

BFill forms

Filling out forms, such as chain of custody logs and evidence intake forms, is an essential first response procedure to accurately document the handling and state of evidence from the outset.

CCrack passwordsCorrect

Cracking passwords is a time-consuming and resource-intensive activity that occurs much later in the forensic investigation process, typically during the analysis phase, and is not a first response procedure.

DTake photos

Taking photos of the scene and system is a standard first response procedure to visually document the physical condition and context of the evidence before it is moved or altered.

Concept tested: Forensic first response procedures

Topics

#First response#Incident response#Forensic procedures#Data preservation

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