CHFI (312-49) Exam – FAQs

What is the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (312-49) Exam?

Computer hacking forensic investigation (312-49) Exam is the process of identifying and correctly collecting evidence from hacking assaults in order to report the crime and conduct audits to avoid repeat attacks. CHFI investigators can use a variety of techniques to find data in a computer system, as well as recover lost, encrypted, or corrupted file information, which is known as computer data recovery.`

How many questions will be there in the 312-49 Exam?

The exam has 150 MCQ-type questions.

How much time will be there to complete the exam?

4 hours is the time duration to take the exam.

Who is the targeted audience of the 312-49 Exam?

The certification targets the following people –

• Police and other law enforcement personnel
• Defense and Military personnel
• e-Business Security professionals
• Systems administrators
• Legal professionals
• Banking, Insurance and other professionals
• Government agencies
• IT managers

What is the retake policy for the 312-49 Exam?

If a candidate fails to pass an EC-Council test, he or she can acquire an ECC Exam center ticket to repeat the exam at a reduced cost. If a candidate fails to pass the test on the first try, there is no cooling or waiting period before attempting the exam again (1st retake). And, if a candidate fails the exam on the second try, there is a 14-day waiting period before attempting the exam again.

A candidate may take a particular test no more than five times in a 12-month (1 year) period, after which a 12-month (1 year) waiting period will apply before attempting the exam for the sixth time (5th retake). Candidates who pass the test are not permitted to take the exam again in the same form.

What is the passing criteria for the 312-49 Exam?

Cut scores are determined on a “per exam form” basis to guarantee that each form has the same evaluation requirements. Cut scores might range from 60% to 85% depending on which test form is in dispute.

what is the extention policy?

Exam vouchers from the EC-Council are valid for one year from the date of purchase. If a candidate’s EC-Council exam voucher is still valid, he or she can renew it for an extra three months for $35. (not use and expire). You can extend the vouchers only once.

What is the recertification policy?

Your CHFI certificate is good for three years. You must update your EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) credit account in the EC-Council Aspen portal and provide documentation of your earned credits to renew your certificate for another 3-year period. You must obtain a total of 120 credits throughout the ECE cycle term to maintain your certification. Attending conferences, submitting research papers, preparing for training sessions in a connected area (for teachers), reading literature on relevant subject topics, taking an exam for a newer version of the certification, attending webinars, and many other activities can be used to acquire the credits.

What are the prerequisites for the 312-49 Exam?

The following are the eligibility requirements for the exam –

EC-Council requires either one of the following criteria so that a determination can be regarding a candidate’s eligibility.

a) An EC-Council Authorized Instruction Center has finished “Official” training for a candidate (ATC). Instructor-Led (ILT) or Academic Learning are two “official” training options.

b) A Candidate may grant permission to attempt the exam without “Official” training if:

1. The Candidate has and can prove two years of Information Security related experience.
2. The candidate remits a non-refundable Eligibility Application Fee of $100 (USD).
3. The candidate submits a completed Exam Eligibility Application.

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Where can I purchase exam voucher?

All self-study students must submit an application to EC-Council, and those who are accepted will be able to purchase an exam voucher DIRECTLY from EC-Council via the webstore at www.eccouncil.org. Before the eligibility code is released to the applicant, the purchase must be confirmed.

Where can I purchase an exam voucher if I have completed my training?

Students who have completed their training through an authorized channel will need to provide certificates of attendance (COA) in order to proceed with the exam. Please send your COA to [email protected]

How can I apply for an extension of my exam voucher?

Exam vouchers can extend for 3 months before the expiration date for a fee of USD $35. Kindly contact [email protected] to purchase your extension.

How long is the application approval valid for?

The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval; the candidate needs to test within 1 year from date of voucher release.

How long is the exam voucher valid for?

The candidate needs to test within 1 year from date of voucher release.

Where can I find free practice test for the exam?

You can find free practice test at our official site.