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EC-COUNCIL 312-49v11 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EC-COUNCIL |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) |
| Exam Number: | 312-49v11 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Exam Price: | $650 USD |
| Related Certifications: | EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| Passing Score: | 60% - 85% (varies by exam form) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Recommended Training: | Official CHFI Training |
| Exam Registration: | EC-Council Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or onsite at EC-Council authorized exam centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 2 years of work experience in IT security or related field; completion of official CHFI training is highly recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/ |
EC-COUNCIL 312-49v11 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Computer Forensics Investigation Process | 8% | - Evidence preservation and chain of custody - Investigation planning and documentation - First response and evidence collection - Reporting and presenting findings |
| Topic 2: Dark Web Forensics | 5% | - Dark web structure and technologies - Investigating activities on dark networks - Tools and techniques for dark web forensics |
| Topic 3: Linux and Mac Forensics | 8% | - Log files and user activity analysis - Command-line and forensic tools - Linux file systems and structure - macOS file systems and artifacts |
| Topic 4: Malware Forensics | 8% | - Static and dynamic analysis techniques - Types and characteristics of malware - Recovering from malware incidents - Analyzing malicious code and behavior |
| Topic 5: Investigating Web Attacks | 7% | - Analyzing web server logs and artifacts - Common web attack types - Web application architecture - Forensics for web-based evidence |
| Topic 6: Database Forensics | 5% | - Recovering and analyzing database records - Audit logs and transaction analysis - Database systems and structures |
| Topic 7: Data Acquisition and Duplication | 8% | - Hardware and software acquisition tools - Acquiring data from damaged or encrypted media - Forensic imaging methods - Verifying data integrity and hashing |
| Topic 8: Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems | 9% | - File systems: FAT, NTFS, EXT, HFS+ - Disk structure and partitioning - Storage media types and characteristics - File metadata and timestamps |
| Topic 9: Investigating Email Crimes | 5% | - Investigating phishing and spam - Email protocols and structure - Analyzing email headers and content - Tracking email origins and paths |
| Topic 10: Cloud Forensics | 7% | - Challenges in cloud forensics - Collecting evidence from cloud platforms - Legal and compliance aspects - Cloud service models and environments |
| Topic 11: Computer Forensics in Today's World | 7% | - Legal and ethical frameworks - Overview of computer forensics - Roles and responsibilities of forensic investigators - Types of cybercrimes and digital evidence |
| Topic 12: Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques | 6% | - Countermeasures and detection techniques - Common anti-forensic methods - Data hiding and obfuscation |
| Topic 13: Network Forensics | 9% | - Analyzing network logs and devices - Network protocols and traffic analysis - Investigating network intrusions and attacks - Packet capture and reconstruction |
| Topic 14: Windows Forensics | 10% | - Browser and application forensics - Registry analysis - Recovering deleted files and partitions - Windows architecture and boot process - File system and artifact analysis |
What Candidates Ask About the EC-COUNCIL 312-49v11 Exam
Can you give me an overview of the 312-49v11 exam?
The EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) exam (code: 312-49v11) is the official EC-COUNCIL exam that leads to the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) certification. It sits at the Professional level of the EC-COUNCIL certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA). Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by EC-COUNCIL itself, which is why the 312-49v11 credential keeps showing up in job postings.
How many questions are in the 312-49v11 exam, and how long does it take?
The EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) exam gives you 240 minutes to work through 150. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.
What score do I need to pass the 312-49v11 exam, and how much does it cost?
The passing score for the EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) exam is 60% - 85% (varies by exam form), and the official registration fee is $650 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 60% - 85% (varies by exam form).
Are there any prerequisites for the 312-49v11 exam?
According to EC-COUNCIL, the following applies: Recommended: 2 years of work experience in IT security or related field; completion of official CHFI training is highly recommended. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/ before you register.
How do I register for the 312-49v11 exam?
You can book your EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) exam through the official channels below:
Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online remote proctored or onsite at EC-Council authorized exam centers.
What official training does EC-COUNCIL recommend for the 312-49v11 exam?
EC-COUNCIL lists the following training options for EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) candidates:
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What topics are covered in the 312-49v11 exam?
The official EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) syllabus is organized into 14 main domains. The first three are Investigating Web Attacks (7%), Investigating Email Crimes (5%), and Malware Forensics (8%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.
EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI-v11) Sample Questions:
Question 1
You are a cybersecurity analyst conducting system behavior analysis on a Windows machine infected with suspected malware. Your goal is to monitor the processes initiated and taken over by the malware after execution, as well as observe associated child processes, handles, loaded libraries, and functions to understand its behavior. As a cybersecurity analyst utilizing Process Monitor for system behavior analysis, what key feature of the tool enables comprehensive monitoring of file system, registry, and process/thread activity on a Windows machine?
A. Real-time display of network activity initiated by processes.
B. Integration with antivirus software to automatically quarantine malicious processes.
C. Capability to capture detailed information about operation input and output parameters.
D. Automatic removal of suspicious files identified during the monitoring process.
Question 2
An investigator has been assigned to analyze network activity and user interactions on a corporate IIS web server after a suspected security breach. The task requires the investigator to process large volumes of IIS log data, focusing on identifying suspicious traffic trends, user access, and potential exploitation attempts. The tool used must allow for efficient log parsing, anomaly detection, and the generation of detailed reports to help reconstruct the event timeline.
Given these requirements, which tool should the investigator choose to analyze the IIS logs effectively?
A. Jatheon
B. Sawmill
C. DSInternals PowerShell
D. Hunchly
Question 3
Annie is searching for certain deleted files on a system running Windows XP OS. Where will she find the files if they were not completely deleted from the system?
A. C:\$RECYCLER
B. C:\RECYCLER
C. C: $Recycled.Bin
D. C: \$Recycle.Bin
Question 4
Following a cyber incident in an organization where most employees use MacBooks, a forensic investigator named Alex is tasked with analyzing one of the affected Mac systems. Alex needs a comprehensive Mac forensic tool capable of analyzing system logs, artifacts, file systems, and user activities. What should be Alex's tool of choice?
A. IDA Pro
B. Wireshark
C. Metasploit
D. Magnet AXIOM
Question 5
On the heels of a massive coordinated cyberattack, a multinational corporation called upon the services of veteran forensic investigator, Lisa. The attack infiltrated their MSSQL servers, and Lisa suspected the breach was a result of a sophisticated SQL Injection method that was executed from multiple sources and locations simultaneously. To determine the attack's origin, Lisa needs to not only collect but also examine the evidence files on the MSSQL server. To cope with the breach's scale and sophistication, which tool should Lisa rely on?
A. EnCase
B. SQLsus
C. Sqlmap
D. Nessus
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: C |
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