Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 343

Bob has encountered a system crash and has lost vital data stored on the hard drive of his Windows computer. He has no cloud storage or backup hard drives. he wants to recover all those data, which includes his personal photos, music, documents, videos, official email, etc. Which of the following tools shall resolve Bob's purpose?

Answer options

• A. Colasoft's Capsa
• B. Recuva
• C. Cain & Abel
• D. Xplico

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Recuva is designed specifically for data recovery, making it the best choice for Bob to retrieve lost files from his hard drive. The other options, such as Colasoft's Capsa, Cain & Abel, and Xplico, serve different purposes like network analysis or password recovery, and are not intended for file recovery.