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GCFE · Question #105

What forensic value do Windows registry hives offer in the context of system analysis?

The correct answer is B. They store metadata about installed software and user activity. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What forensic value do Windows registry hives offer in the context of system analysis?

Options

  • AThey contain log files of system errors
  • BThey store metadata about installed software and user activity
  • CThey record network traffic logs
  • DThey provide encryption keys used for file protection

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    76% (38)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    12% (6)

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