Generally speaking what are the five categories of software which may be useful in an investigation?

The five categories of software that are useful when conducting or undergoing an investigation are the following;

· Verification software - a process used for checking a system for it to be able to identify its purpose and specifications

· Imaging software - provides imaging view, scanning and editing for a software or system

· Application software - provides the computer activities that will be of benefit for the user

· Forensic software - provides forensic investigation for analyzing

· Antivirus software - it removes or prevent malicious software that may corrupt files and destroy the computer and it also detects it in means of having to protect the computer