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312-49 · Question #71

Data Acquisition is the process of imaging or otherwise obtaining information from a digital device and its peripheral equipment and media

The correct answer is A. True. True. Data Acquisition in digital forensics is formally defined as the process of imaging or otherwise obtaining information from a digital device and its peripheral equipment and media. This includes creating forensic bit-for-bit copies of storage media, capturing RAM…

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

Question

Data Acquisition is the process of imaging or otherwise obtaining information from a digital device and its peripheral equipment and media

Options

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    94% (32)
  • B
    6% (2)

Explanation

True. Data Acquisition in digital forensics is formally defined as the process of imaging or otherwise obtaining information from a digital device and its peripheral equipment and media. This includes creating forensic bit-for-bit copies of storage media, capturing RAM contents, or collecting data from mobile devices and external peripherals. The goal is to preserve the original evidence while creating a working copy for investigation.

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#Data Acquisition#Digital Forensics#Evidence Collection#Forensic Imaging

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