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WGU Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | WGU (Western Governors University) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity |
| Exam Number: | D431 / C840 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | Digital Forensics Professional Cybersecurity Analyst |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No expiration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70–75 |
| Exam Price: | Included in tuition / $0 |
| Recommended Training: | NIST SP 800-86 Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques WGU Course Materials |
| Exam Registration: | WGU Student Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored assessment |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of prerequisite IT/cybersecurity courses; enrolled in WGU Cybersecurity program |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cybersecurity-information-assurance-bs.html |
WGU Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 25% | - Forensic investigation lifecycle - Role and purpose in cybersecurity - Evidence types and characteristics |
| Analysis with Forensic Tools | 20% | - File system and artifact analysis - Log and registry examination - Tools: FTK Imager, Autopsy, dd |
| Evidence Acquisition and Preservation | 20% | - Imaging and hashing - Data collection methods - Handling volatile and non-volatile data |
| Legal and Procedural Requirements | 20% | - Laws, regulations, and standards - Chain of custody and evidence integrity - Admissibility and defensibility |
| Reporting and Communication | 15% | - Presenting findings to stakeholders - Documentation and report structure - Incident reporting standards |
Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam lead to?
The Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam is the official WGU (Western Governors University) exam behind the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance certification, validating the skills measured by the WGU Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity (D431/C840) Course credential. It sits at the Undergraduate Course Assessment level of the WGU (Western Governors University) certification program. It also connects to Cybersecurity Analyst, Digital Forensics Professional, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam, and how much time do I get?
The Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam contains 70–75 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is Included in tuition / $0. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 82 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam?
Completion of prerequisite IT/cybersecurity courses; enrolled in WGU Cybersecurity program Requirements can change when WGU (Western Governors University) revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the Digital-Forensics-in-Cybersecurity exam?
The WGU Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity (D431/C840) Course exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Analysis with Forensic Tools — 20% of the exam
- Evidence Acquisition and Preservation — 20% of the exam
- Digital Forensics Fundamentals — 25% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
WGU Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity (D431/C840) Course Sample Questions:
Question 1
An employee is suspected of using a company Apple iPhone 4 for inappropriate activities.
Which utility should the company use to access the iPhone without knowing the passcode?
A. Data Doctor
B. Autopsy
C. Device Seizure
D. Forensic Toolkit (FTK)
Question 2
A forensic investigator suspects that spyware has been installed to a Mac OS X computer by way of an update.
Which Mac OS X log or folder stores information about system and software updates?
A. /var/log/daily.out
B. /Library/Receipts
C. /var/vm
D. /var/spool/cups
Question 3
Which type of information does a Windows SAM file contain?
A. Encrypted network passwords
B. Hash of network passwords
C. Hash of local Windows passwords
D. Encrypted local Windows passwords
Question 4
The following line of code is an example of how to make a forensic copy of a suspect drive:
dd if=/dev/mem of=/evidence/image.memory1
Which operating system should be used to run this command?
A. Unix
B. Windows
C. Linux
D. MacOS
Question 5
A company has identified that a hacker has modified files on one of the company's computers. The IT department has collected the storage media from the hacked computer.
Which evidence should be obtained from the storage media to identify which files were modified?
A. File timestamps
B. Private IP addresses
C. Public IP addresses
D. Operating system version
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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