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Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (CSDF) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
410244C
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6004]-485

Printed for: B.E. (Computer Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Use of Calculator is allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain in brief computer forensic services. Write the applications of digital forensics in military.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is the significance of data recovery and backup? Explain various data recovery solutions.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [9]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What are the various business oriented digital forensic techniques?

      [8]
    2. b)

      How does computer forensics help in law enforcement?

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [9]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Discuss the various legal aspects of collecting and storing digital evidence.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [9]
    2. b)

      What are different computer evidence processing steps?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [9]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is chain custody? How we can control the contamination of digital evidence?

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [9]
    2. b)

      What are various methods of collecting digital evidence ?Enlist the various digital collection steps.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [9]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain different approaches for validating forensic data.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain the approaches for seizing digital evidence at the crime scene. 2

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [8]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain the process of identifying digital evidence in computer forensics.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain Network forensics and order of volatility for computer system.

      [8]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      State the features of any five computer forensic software tools.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [9]
    2. b)

      Write short notes on i) Task performed by digital forensic tool ii) Tools for email forensics iii) Techniques for email forensic investigation

      [9]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      State the features of any five computer forensic hardware tools.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [9]
    2. b)

      Write short notes on i) Role of client and server in email ii) Investigating Email crimes and investigations iii) NIST standards for forensic technologies 

      [9]