How does the CPU $($Central Processing Unit$)$ communicate with other components in a computer system?

Via wireless radio signals transmitted to peripheral devices.

Through direct electrical connections to the motherboard.

By storing data in the computer's memory modules

Using high$-$speed data buses and pathways on the motherboard.

$2$ points

Why is preserving hardware challenging during the preservation stage of digital forensics?

Hardware components are easily damaged during transport and handling, requiring specialized packaging and handling procedures.

Hardware preservation requires extensive documentation of software configurations and network settings.

Hardware maintenance costs are prohibitively high, making it difficult to acquire and maintain necessary equipment.

Hardware preservation involves complex encryption processes that are time$-$consuming and resource$-$intensive.

$312$ points

Which type of analysis in digital forensics involves examining the behavior and interactions of components within a system or software?

Functional analysis

Relational analysis

Temporal analysis

Network analysis