Section D — Research and ethics (10 marks) 14. (6 marks) Discuss legal and ethical considerations when using ChipGenius v4.21 and related low-level USB tools for: (a) diagnosing drives you own, (b) examining drives owned by others, (c) bypassing vendor-imposed protections. Provide brief guidance for acceptable practices in each case. 15. (4 marks) The manufacturer of a flash controller publishes firmware images and a low-level flashing tool. Outline responsible steps to follow before using those resources to re-flash a drive, including backups, verification, and safety checks.
If Windows reports 128GB but ChipGenius shows 16GB flash chip → counterfeit. Chipgenius V4.21
Always backup data before attempting any repairs based on ChipGenius data. Using incorrect MPTools can permanently brick a device. Section D — Research and ethics (10 marks) 14
ChipGenius V4.21 is a specialized, portable utility designed to diagnose and provide deep-level technical information about USB-connected devices. It is widely used by hardware enthusiasts and technicians to identify the internal specifications of USB flash drives, card readers, and other peripherals without having to physically disassemble them. Core Functionality If Windows reports 128GB but ChipGenius shows 16GB