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GAQM CFA-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GAQM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) |
| Exam Number: | CFA-001 |
| Related Certifications: | CFCE EnCE CCE GCFE |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | USD 150 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored examination at authorized testing centers or remote invigilation |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic knowledge of operating systems, networking, and information security. No mandatory prerequisites. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.gaqm.org/certifications/certified_forensic_analyst |
GAQM CFA-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Reporting and Testimony | 15% | - Expert witness testimony preparation - Report writing standards - Evidence documentation - Case management and collaboration |
| Digital Evidence Collection | 20% | - Mobile device forensics - Cloud forensics basics - Network traffic capture - Hard drive imaging and duplication - Live memory forensics |
| File System Analysis | 20% | - Hidden and deleted files recovery - FAT file system analysis - Linux/Unix file systems - NTFS file system structure - Metadata extraction |
| Windows Forensics | 15% | - Registry analysis - Application artifact recovery - Prefetch and Jump List analysis - Browser artifact analysis - Event log examination |
| Computer Forensics Fundamentals | 15% | - Forensic investigation methodology - Legal and ethical considerations - Evidence preservation and handling - Chain of custody procedures |
| Malware Analysis and Detection | 15% | - Dynamic behavior analysis - Rootkit detection - Anti-forensic techniques identification - Static malware analysis |
GAQM Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) Exam FAQ
The GAQM Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) blueprint divides into 6 domains — including Digital Evidence Collection (20%), Malware Analysis and Detection (15%), Windows Forensics (15%). Those weights tell you where the points live; plan revision time in the same proportions. The full subtopic list appears above.
Recommended: Basic knowledge of operating systems, networking, and information security. No mandatory prerequisites. Eligibility rules change occasionally, so confirm them on the official page (official CFA-001 exam page) before booking.
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The official format: 120 minutes, 100 questions. That ratio is the real challenge, so practice pacing — time-box each question, mark the stubborn ones, and run full simulations in the PracticeVCE PC test engine until the clock stops being scary.
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GAQM Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) Sample Questions:
Shortcuts are the files with the extension .Ink that are created and are accessed by the users. These files provide you with information about:
- A. Application logs
- B. Files or network shares
- C. System logs
- D. Running application
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
An Internet standard protocol (built on top of TCP/IP) that assures accurate synchronization to the millisecond of computer clock times in a network of computers. Which of the following statement is true for NTP Stratum Levels?
- A. Stratum-1 time server is linked over a network path to a reliable source of UTC time such as GPS, WWV, or CDMA transmissions
- B. Stratum-0 servers are used on the network; they are not directly connected to computers which then operate as stratum-1 servers
- C. A stratum-3 server gets its time over a network link, via NTP, from a stratum-2 server, and so on
- D. A stratum-2 server is directly linked (not over a network path) to a reliable source of UTC time such as GPS, WWV, or CDMA transmissions
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which Is a Linux journaling file system?
- A. BFS
- B. FAT
- C. HFS
- D. Ext3
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
The Recycle Bin is located on the Windows desktop. When you delete an item from the hard disk, Windows sends that deleted item to the Recycle Bin and the icon changes to full from empty, but items deleted from removable media, such as a floppy disk or network drive, are not stored in the Recycle Bin.
What is the size limit for Recycle Bin in Vista and later versions of the Windows?
- A. Maximum of 3.99 GB
- B. No size limit
- C. Maximum of 5.99 GB
- D. Maximum of 4.99 GB
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
In Windows 7 system files, which file reads the Boot.ini file and loads Ntoskrnl.exe. Bootvid.dll. Hal.dll, and boot-start device drivers?
- A. Gdi32.dll
- B. Ntldr
- C. Boot.in
- D. Kernel32.dll
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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