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EC-COUNCIL 312-49v8 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EC-Council |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator v8 |
| Exam Number: | 312-49v8 |
| Passing Score: | 70% (range: 60%-85% depending on exam form) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $450-$600 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based Questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| Recommended Training: | Official CHFI Training |
| Exam Registration: | EC-Council Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored via ECC Exam Portal or in-person at Pearson VUE / ECC Authorized Exam Centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Official CHFI training or minimum 2 years of information security experience; CEH certification is highly recommended. No mandatory prerequisite exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/ |
EC-COUNCIL 312-49v8 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Digital Evidence & Acquisition | 20% | - Hashing & Integrity Verification - Evidence Identification & Collection - Forensic Imaging & Duplication - Storage & Transportation of Evidence - Anti-Forensics Detection & Countermeasures |
| Topic 2: Investigation Procedures & Methodology | 20% | - Order of Volatility - Documentation & Reporting Framework - Standard Operating Procedures - Timeline Analysis & Event Reconstruction |
| Topic 3: Digital Forensics Technologies | 25% | - Network, Email & Web Forensics - Hard Disk & File System Forensics - Memory & Malware Forensics - Windows, Linux & macOS Forensics - Mobile Device & Cloud Forensics |
| Topic 4: Regulations, Policies and Ethics | 10% | - Ethical Standards for Investigators - Legal Framework & Evidence Admissibility - Expert Witness Testimony - Privacy Laws & Compliance |
| Topic 5: Forensic Science Fundamentals | 15% | - Introduction to Computer Forensics - Forensic Lab Setup & Tools - Crime Scene Management & First Response - Chain of Custody & Evidence Integrity - Investigation Methodology |
| Topic 6: Forensic Tools & Systems | 10% | - Report Generation & Analysis Tools - Commercial & Open-Source Forensic Tools - Tool Validation & Calibration |
312-49v8 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator is an official EC-Council exam, listed under exam code 312-49v8. A passing result earns you the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Recommended: Official CHFI training or minimum 2 years of information security experience; CEH certification is highly recommended. No mandatory prerequisite exam.
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The EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Forensic Science Fundamentals (15%), Digital Evidence & Acquisition (20%), and Forensic Tools & Systems (10%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Sample Questions:
Digital evidence validation involves using a hashing algorithm utility to create a binary or hexadecimal number that represents the uniqueness of a data set, such as a disk drive or file.
Which of the following hash algorithms produces a message digest that is 128 bits long?
- A. CRC-32
- B. MD5
- C. SHA-512
- D. SHA-1
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Buffer Overflow occurs when an application writes more data to a block of memory, or buffer, than the buffer is allocated to hold. Buffer overflow attacks allow an attacker to modify the _______________in order to control the process execution, crash the process and modify internal variables.
- A. Target rainbow table
- B. Target remote access
- C. Target SAM file
- D. Target process's address space
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Why is it Important to consider health and safety factors in the work carried out at all stages of the forensic process conducted by the forensic analysts?
- A. It is a part of ANSI 346 forensics standard
- B. All forensic teams should wear protective latex gloves which makes them look professional and cool
- C. This is to protect the staff and preserve any fingerprints that may need to be recovered at a later date
- D. Local law enforcement agencies compel them to wear latest gloves
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Smith, as a part his forensic investigation assignment, has seized a mobile device. He was asked to recover the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM card) data the mobile device. Smith found that the SIM was protected by a Personal identification Number (PIN) code but he was also aware that people generally leave the PIN numbers to the defaults or use easily guessable numbers such as 1234. He unsuccessfully tried three PIN numbers that blocked the SIM card. What Jason can do in this scenario to reset the PIN and access SIM data?
- A. He should again attempt PIN guesses after a time of 24 hours
- B. He should contact the device manufacturer for a Temporary Unlock Code (TUK) to gain access to the SIM
- C. He should ask the network operator for Personal Unlock Number (PUK) to gain access to the SIM
- D. He cannot access the SIM data in this scenario as the network operators or device manufacturers have no idea about a device PIN
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
The Recycle Bin exists as a metaphor for throwing files away, but it also allows user to retrieve and restore files. Once the file is moved to the recycle bin, a record is added to the log file that exists in the Recycle Bin.
Which of the following files contains records that correspond to each deleted file in the Recycle Bin?
- A. LOGINFO1 file
- B. LOGINFO2 file
- C. INFO2 file
- D. INFO1 file
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
