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GCFE · Question #153

What is the significance of analyzing 'volatile memory' in a forensic investigation?

The correct answer is A. It contains crucial information about running processes and network connections that are not. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the significance of analyzing 'volatile memory' in a forensic investigation?

Options

  • AIt contains crucial information about running processes and network connections that are not
  • BIt logs all changes to system configuration settings.
  • CIt tracks the installation of new hardware components.
  • DIt provides a log of email communications.

How the community answered

(64 responses)
  • A
    81% (52)
  • B
    6% (4)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    9% (6)

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