FRSC 1011H Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Code Division Multiple Access, Local Area Network, Cryogenic Dark Matter Search
Mobile Device Forensics
Definitions
● Analog
○ The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry
information.
● Broadband
○ Communication channel that can provide higher-speed data
communication than a standard telephone circuit.
● Wifi
○ A term describing a wireless Local Area Network.
● GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
○ A set of standards for second generation cellular networks
● CDMS (Code Division Multiple Access)
○ A spread spectrum technology for cellular networks.
● Operating System
○ A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile
devices and facilitates how they function
● Architecture
○ Defines the basic components of a mobile device
● Geolocation
○ Assessment of actual geographical location of a mobile device
● GPS (Global Positioning System)
○ A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several
satellites.
● SD card
○ Storage expansion card for a mobile device
● Logical Extraction
○ A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device
● Physical Extraction
○ A duplicate of data located on a mobile device
● SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card
Document Summary
The traditional method of modulating radio signals so that they can carry information. Communication channel that can provide higher-speed data communication than a standard telephone circuit. A term describing a wireless local area network. A set of standards for second generation cellular networks. A spread spectrum technology for cellular networks. A custom-designed program that controls the components of mobile devices and facilitates how they function. Defines the basic components of a mobile device. Assessment of actual geographical location of a mobile device. A system for determining position by comparing radio signals from several satellites. Storage expansion card for a mobile device. A snapshot of the file system of a mobile device. A duplicate of data located on a mobile device. The smart card that is inserted into a mobile device that identifies the user account to the network, handles authentication, and provides storage for basic user data and network information.