CHFI-V11: EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator v11
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About the CHFI-V11 Exam
Digital forensics expert — evidence acquisition, analysis, and court testimony
200 original practice questions for the EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) v11 certification (312-49). Covers forensic investigation methodology, evidence handling, file system forensics, OS artifact analysis, network forensics, and cloud/mobile forensics with realistic investigation scenarios.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CHFI-V11 is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced validation. 2+ years of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 8-12 weeks of intensive study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CHFI-V11 |
| Title | EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator v11 |
| Duration | 240 minutes |
| Questions | 150 |
| Pass Score | 70% |
| Cost | $450 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE / ECC Exam |
| Validity | 3 years (ECE required) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CHFI-V11 exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science & Investigation Process | 18% | 36 |
| Regulations, Policies & Digital Evidence | 14% | 28 |
| Data Acquisition & File System Forensics | 18% | 36 |
| Operating System Forensics (Windows, Linux, Mac) | 18% | 36 |
| Network, Web, Email & Malware Forensics | 18% | 36 |
| Cloud, Mobile, IoT Forensics & Reporting | 14% | 28 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Forensic Science & Investigation Process carries the most weight (18%) — start there. Regulations, Policies & Digital Evidence has the least (14%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CHFI-V11 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
EC-Council Certification Path
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is the flagship cert. CND for network defence, CHFI for forensics. No strict hierarchy.
Related EC-Council Certifications
If you’re studying for the CHFI-V11, you might also be interested in these EC-Council certifications:
- CEH-V13: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13 — 200 practice questions
- CND-V3: EC-Council Certified Network Defender v3 — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure