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EndsemMay 20252019 patternBE Comp

Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (CSDF) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2025

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

Subject code
410244 C
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6404]-86

Printed for: B.E. (Computer Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answers 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. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      What is primary purpose of computer forensics & how does computer forensic differ from other forensic disciplines?

      [9]
    2. b)

      How do law enforcement computer forensic technolgies aid in criminal investigation?

      [9]
  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What are some examples of technologies used in computer forensic investigation? Explain any two.

      [9]
    2. b)

      What startegies can individuals & organizations use to ensure effective data backup for recovery purposes? Describe any two in detail.

      [9]
  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What are some common obsracles faced when collecting digital evidence. Explain in detail.

      [8]
    2. b)

      What method & techniques are commonly used to verify & authenticate computer images? Explain any two?

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [9]
  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Describe the general procedure for collecting and archiving digital evidence in computer forensics?

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain duplication & Preservation of digital evidence? 2

      [8]
  5. Q5

    1. a)

      What steps should be taken to secure computer incident or crime scene before begining the search for digital evidence?

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is the honeyenet project, and how does it contribute to network forensics?

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [9]
  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Why is obtaining a digital has important while storing digital evidence, and how is it generated? Explain in detail.

      [9]
    2. b)

      What are some common network tool used in network forensics, Explain any one detail?

      [8]
  7. Q7

    1. a)

      What factor should be considered when evaluating the computer forensics tool need for an investigation? Explain any two in detail?

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [9]
    2. b)

      What is role of hardware tool in computer forensics, and howduthey differ form software tools?

      [9]
  8. Q8

    1. Write short note on (any 2)

      [18]
    2. a)

      Validating & testing forensics software

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024

    3. b)

      e-mail investigation

    4. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.