What is firmware? What is another name for firmware? Why is it important to forensic computer investigation?

What will be an ideal response?


Firmware consists of programs that are used to start the computer's boot process. Another name for firmware is BIOS (basic input-output system). It is important to forensic computer investigation because it allows investigators to control the boot process to some degree, thus helping preserve evidence located in random-access memory (RAM).

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The case study of Jesse Pomeroy stated that Jesse lacked a bond to conventional society, thus making him more prone to committing criminal acts. This is best explained by ______.

a. Pavlov’s classical conditioning b. Freud’s concepts of the id, ego and superego c. Hirschi’s theory of social bonding d. Skinner’s operant conditioning

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If a researcher wanted to compare cross-national rape rates, what would be the best source for the information?

A. UCR B. NCVS C. ICVS D. CSEW

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One of the problems of establishing desistance is the difficulty of distinguishing between a gap in a delinquent career and true termination

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Grants for disadvantaged individuals used to cover tuition costs for college courses are known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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