Briefly discuss some basic strategies for circumventing CMOS passwords.

Answer each question thoroughly.

1. Briefly discuss some basic strategies for circumventing CMOS passwords.
   The answer should include the following points:
   Jumping the CMOS password
   Short-circuiting the chip
   Pulling the battery
   Recovering passwords
   Default passwords
   Social engineering/brute force
   Key disks
2. Which are the most common places in a suspect computer where traces of evidence from Internet activity can be found?
   The answer should include the following points:
   Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses
   Domain Name System
   MAC Address
   Traceroute
3. Discuss forensic investigation in non-Window operating systems.
   The answer should include the following points:
   Macintosh operating system
   Imaging
   Finding evidence
   Forensic toolkits: Black Bag Technologies Mac Forensic Software and MacForensicsLab
   Linux/Unix Operating Systems
   Tools: Maresware: Linux Forensics, the Farmer’s Boot CD, and SMART
4. Why is documentation so important for any successful criminal investigation? List the minimum non-computer-specific documentation required for an investigation.
   The answer should include the following points:
   Investigative tactics and collection procedures dissected in court
   Inalienable credibility with judicial officials
   Facilitates the chain of custody necessary for evidence validity
   Photographed or videotaped evidence nullifies defense arguments that officers contaminated or corrupted criminal evidence
5. What steps must be taken to protect computer evidence from getting destroyed, contaminated, or corrupted?
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