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Actual exam question from CompTIA's CAS-004
Question #: 535
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is the best reason for obtaining file hashes from a confiscated laptop?

  • A. To prevent metadata tampering on each file
  • B. To later validate the integrity of each file
  • C. To generate unique identifiers for each file
  • D. To preserve the chain of custody of files
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
by SirL at Aug. 8, 2024, 3:23 p.m.

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Steel16
2 months ago
Selected Answer: B
A file hash is a unique identifier generated from the contents of a file. If the file content is ever changed, the hash value will also change. This allows investigators to verify if a file has been tampered with by comparing its current hash to the original hash value.
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SirL
9 months, 1 week ago
B is correct
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