Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 496

When carrying out a forensics investigation, why should you never delete a partition on a dynamic disk?

Answer options

• A. All virtual memory will be deleted
• B. The wrong partition may be set to active
• C. This action can corrupt the disk
• D. The computer will be set in a constant reboot state

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Deleting a partition on a dynamic disk can lead to corruption of the disk's structure, making the data unrecoverable, which is critical in forensics. The other options present potential issues, but they do not accurately describe the primary risk associated with deleting a partition on a dynamic disk.