What are two ways to limit the scope of an Indexed search in FTK?

Using filters is a fundamental method to limit the scope of an indexed search in FTK. Filters allow examiners to specify particular criteria that the search results must meet, such as file types, date ranges, keywords, or other attributes. By applying these filters, investigators can narrow down their search results to only include the most relevant data, making their analysis more efficient and focused. This targeted approach is critical in digital forensics where the volume of data can be overwhelming.

In contrast, using checked files and other options may not provide the same level of specificity or control over the search results. While checked files allow you to limit your search to a specific subset of files that you have pre-selected, it does not inherently refine the search based on content or metadata. Integrating third-party applications and enhancing with graphical analysis are useful features but do not directly contribute to limiting the scope of an indexed search in the same way that filters do. Typically, they serve to supplement or visualize data rather than focus the search parameters itself.