CFOR 180 - File Structure & Residual Artifacts

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: CFOR 150 This course provides the basic understanding of how computers 'see' data and manage its storage. While covering physical device concepts, students will learn the boot process of a computer. The FAT file system will then be described in terms of system areas created during the format process, the File Allocation Table and its function and detailed information regarding saving files and directories - to include a full breakdown of directory entries. In addition, concepts of clusters and file slack space will be covered and led into how to identify the affects of deleting files and forensic issues surrounding their recovery. The students will learn how to use hardware and software write protection tools to create duplicate images of hard disk drives, USB thumb drives and other alternate media. Mastery of technical knowledge will be combined with problem-solving skills to aid students in developing creative and adaptive responses to future changes in technology. This course meets for two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. 2 hrs. lecture 2 hrs. lab/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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