When referring to a computer crime investigation, which of the following would be the MOST important step required in order to preserve and maintain a proper chain of custody of evidence:
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: A chain of custody is a history that shows how evidence was collected, analyzed, transported, and preserved in order to be presented in court. Because electronic evidence can be easily modified, a clearly defined chain of custody demonstrates that the evidence is trustworthy. Incorrect Answers: A: The legal aspect is not the most important factor to chain of custody. A history of how the evidence was handled is more important. B: When evidence is collected contact and advice from law enforcement officials. A history of how the evidence was handled is more important. D: Specifics of how to handle log files are not the most critical factor to establish a chain of custody. . A history of how the evidence was handled is more important. References: Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 1050
Question 72
Attack trees are MOST useful for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Software Development Security
Question 73
What is the three-way handshake sequence used to initiate TCP connections?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: The three-step handshake a TCP connection goes through is SYN, SYN/ACK, and ACK. Incorrect Answers: A: The initiate a TCP connection the handshake must start with a SYN, not with an ACK. C: The initiate a TCP connection the handshake must start with a SYN, followed by a SYN/ACK. The second step in the handshake is not SYN. D: The initiate a TCP connection the handshake must start with a SYN, not with an ACK.
Question 74
What is the 802.11 standard related to?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: 802.11 is a set specifications for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication. Incorrect Answers: A: The 802.11 standard is not for PKI. It is a specification for wireless communication on a LAN. C: The 802.11 standard does not concern packet-switching. It is a specification for wireless communication on a LAN. D: The 802.11 standard is not related to the OSI model or the ISO model. The 802.11 standard relates to wireless communication on a LAN. References: Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 715
Question 75
Which of the following BEST describes a "logic bomb"?
Correct Answer: B
A logic bomb is malicious code intentionally inserted into a system that remains inactive until a specific triggering condition is met (such as a particular date, the deletion of an employee record, or a specific user action), at which point it executes its malicious payload.