Through which connections can many write-blocking devices interface with a computer?

Write-blocking devices are utilized in digital forensics to ensure that data on storage devices is not modified during the acquisition process. These devices interface with computers in a manner that allows for the reading of data while preventing any changes or writes to the source media.

The correct answer identifies USB, FireWire, and SATA as the connections through which many write-blocking devices can interface with a computer.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is widely used for connecting a variety of peripherals, including external drives. FireWire, primarily known for high-speed data transfers, is also used in some external storage solutions and write-blocking devices. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a standard interface for connecting hard drives and SSDs directly to a computer's motherboard. Many write-blockers are designed to connect via these interfaces to effectively control data flow.

Other connection options provided, such as HDMI and VGA (typically used for video output), Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless protocols that may not provide the necessary speed or reliability for write-blocking functions), and Ethernet and Thunderbolt (which, while high-speed, are not the common interfaces for write-blocking in forensic contexts), are less suited or not widely used for direct data acquisition tasks in digital forensics. This specificity