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EC-COUNCIL 312-49 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EC-Council |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) |
| Exam Number: | 312-49 |
| Passing Score: | 60%–85% (varies by form) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Related Certifications: | EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) EC-Council Certified Forensic Analyst |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $650 USD (approx official suggested) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (recertification required) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via EC-Council Exam Portal or authorized testing centres (online proctored or onsite). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 2+ years in cybersecurity or digital forensics experience if not attending official training. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/ |
EC-COUNCIL 312-49 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Network and Cloud Forensics | - Network investigation fundamentals
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| Topic 2: Computer Forensics Investigation Process | - Investigation lifecycle
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| Topic 3: Foundations of Computer Forensics | - Computer forensics fundamentals
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| Topic 4: Operating System Forensics | - OS-specific artifact analysis
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| Topic 5: Malware & Application Forensics | - Malware analysis and behavior
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| Topic 6: Device, Mobile & IoT Forensics | - Mobile and IoT investigation
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| Topic 7: Data Storage, Acquisition & Analysis | - Disk and file systems
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EC-COUNCIL 312-49 Exam FAQ — What Candidates Ask Most
The 312-49 exam is the official EC-COUNCIL exam for EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. Passing it earns you the Certified Ethical Hacker credential, which sits at the Professional level. It is also connected to EC-Council Certified Forensic Analyst, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with PassCollection's practice questions pays off.
The 312-49 exam contains 150 questions, and the time limit is 240 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in PassCollection's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.
The passing score for the 312-49 exam is 60%–85% (varies by form), and the official registration fee is $650 USD (approx official suggested). Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run PassCollection's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.
No formal prerequisites; recommended 2+ years in cybersecurity or digital forensics experience if not attending official training. Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/.
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The official EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The leading areas are:
- Network and Cloud Forensics
- Device, Mobile & IoT Forensics
- Malware & Application Forensics
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.
EC-COUNCIL Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Sample Questions:
Which of the following should a computer forensics lab used for investigations have?
- A. an entry log
- B. open access
- C. isolation
- D. restricted access
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Randy has extracted data from an old version of a Windows-based system and discovered info file Dc5.txt in the system recycle bin. What does the file name denote?
- A. A text file deleted from C drive in sixth sequential order
- B. A text file copied from D drive to C drive in fifth sequential order
- C. A text file copied from C drive to D drive in fifth sequential order
- D. A text file deleted from C drive in fifth sequential order
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) contain a code that allows tracking the MAC, or unique identifier, of the machine that created the document. What is that code called?
- A. the Individual ASCII String
- B. the Personal Application Protocol
- C. the Globally Unique ID
- D. the Microsoft Virtual Machine Identifier
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Harold is a web designer who has completed a website for ghttech.net. As part of the maintenance agreement he signed with the client, Harold is performing research online and seeing how much exposure the site has received so far. Harold navigates to google.com and types in the following search. link:www.ghttech.net What will this search produce?
- A. Sites that contain the code: link:www.ghttech.net
- B. All search engines that link to .net domains
- C. All sites that link to ghttech.net
- D. All sites that ghttech.net links to
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What type of equipment would a forensics investigator store in a StrongHold bag?
- A. Wireless cards
- B. Backup tapes
- C. Hard drives
- D. PDAPDA?
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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