Windows Swap File Quiz
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Which area of memory is the most dynamic during a process?

  • Stack (S)
  • Cache memory
  • Volatile memory
  • Heap (H) (correct)

Which tool is used to display operating system details?

  • PsLoggedOn
  • ListDLLs
  • PsInfo (correct)
  • Netstat

What type of data can exist between function calls?

  • Loaded DLLs
  • Cache memory
  • Heap (H) data (correct)
  • Network connections

Which tool is used to show loaded DLLs?

<p>ListDLLs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forensic technique involves analyzing volatile memory?

<p>Live-system forensic technique (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which utility is used to view network connections?

<p>Netstat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is referred to as x86?

<p>Boot Loader (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the BIOS stand for in a computer system?

<p>Basic Input/Output System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file is responsible for loading the Windows Registry during the boot process?

<p>Winlogon.exe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many gigabytes (GB) of RAM is a computer system limited to with 32-bit addresses?

<p>4 GB (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is performed on volatile data during a forensic analysis?

<p>Compute the hash (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for displaying the graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows?

<p>Explorer.exe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the original permissions of files and folders when they are cut and pasted on the same partition?

<p>They are retained (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Windows, what does the File Accessed Date indicate?

<p>The last date the file was opened or accessed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'MAC' refer to in the context provided?

<p>Mandatory Access Control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property does the File Created Date represent in Windows?

<p>The date the file came into existence on the volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When copying and pasting files on the same partition in Windows, what permissions do the files and folders inherit?

<p>Original permissions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Modified Date of a file in Windows indicate?

<p>A change to the contents of the file itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Windows Swap File?

<p>To augment random access memory (RAM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical extension for the Windows Swap File before Windows XP?

<p>.swp (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file in Windows is related to the swap file and can be processed with Volatility?

<p>hiberfil.sys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Volume Shadow Copy service do in Windows?

<p>Keeps a record of state changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of files contain information about events and activities in Windows?

<p>.log files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to view log files in Windows?

<p>Event Viewer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Windows Registry is responsible for storing information related to the currently logged-in user?

<p>HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows Registry section contains configuration details applicable to all users on the system?

<p>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically stored in the Amcache section of the Windows Registry?

<p>Uninstalled software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shimcache within the Windows Registry?

<p>To speed up application loading times (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the Windows Registry contains details about hardware configuration?

<p>The Registry: BAM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find information about USB devices in the Windows Registry?

<p>HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HCU) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is specifically used to display login information during a volatile memory analysis?

<p>PsInfo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During volatile memory analysis, which memory area is identified as the most dynamic during a process?

<p>Heap (H) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which utility tool is utilized to provide details on network connections during forensic investigations?

<p>Netstat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can exist between function calls in a memory analysis?

<p>Heap data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is primarily responsible for showing loaded DLLs during a memory analysis procedure?

<p>ListDLLs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In volatile memory forensics, what is the significance of last-in, first-out allocation with regard to data?

<p>Data is accessed based on its last modification time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is information related to all users on a Windows system stored in the Windows Registry?

<p>HKEY_USERS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically found in the Amcache section of the Windows Registry?

<p>Wireless networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component in a computer system is responsible for displaying the graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows?

<p>BIOS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shimcache within the Windows Registry?

<p>Keeping a record of loaded DLLs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific component within the Windows Registry contains details about hardware configuration?

<p>HKLM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of files contain information about events and activities in Windows?

<p>.log files (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows feature allows a user to encrypt specific files and folders?

<p>Encrypted File System (EFS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of bytes that a 64-bit processor can address?

<p>18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Windows, what component is responsible for displaying the graphical user interface (GUI)?

<p>Cortana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows function supports the analysis of volatile memory?

<p>64-Bit Processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Windows feature allows users to view network connections?

<p>Edge browser (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Windows Swap File typically found in a Windows system?

<p>In the Windows root directory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of artifacts might be found in the Windows Swap File?

<p>Password artifacts from recently run applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows service keeps a record or copy of state changes?

<p>Volume Shadow Copy service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do Windows Log Files typically contain?

<p>Information about events and activities in Windows (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the Volume Shadow Copy data be compared daily?

<p>By using a specific Windows service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between hiberfil.sys and the swap file in Windows systems?

<p>'hiberfil.sys' is another name for the swap file (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does the File Modified Date in Windows indicate?

<p>There has been a change to the file itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When cutting and pasting (moving) files and folders in Windows on the same partition, what happens to their original permissions?

<p>They retain the original permissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do files and folders do when copied and pasted on the same partition in Windows?

<p>They inherit the rights of the folder they are being copied to (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Windows, what does the File Accessed Date indicate?

<p>The file was last accessed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the critical properties that MAC refers to as per the text provided?

<p>The Registry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does copying and pasting files and folders within Windows on the same partition imply for their permissions?

<p>'Inherit' rights of the folder they are being copied to (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Volume Shadow Copy in Windows?

<p>Maintaining a copy of state changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file in a Windows system can potentially contain password artifacts from recently run applications?

<p>hiberfil.sys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Windows Swap File from Volume Shadow Copy?

<p>Acts as virtual memory augmentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used to convert the Windows Swap File into an image file for analysis?

<p>Volatility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the hiberfil.sys file in Windows systems?

<p>Support hibernation functionality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows component is not primarily responsible for displaying the graphical user interface (GUI)?

<p>Windows Defender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of x64 in Windows systems?

<p>Supports 64-bit processing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of Windows is NOT related to volatile data in forensic analysis?

<p>Universal apps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of the Windows Swap File?

<p>Act as virtual memory extension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which version of Windows is NOT mentioned as supporting 64-bit processing?

<p>Windows XP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are 32-bit programs typically installed in a 64-bit Windows system?

<p>C:\Program Files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue is NOT addressed when considering pertinent aspects of Windows for forensics?

<p>RAM speed optimization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can be found in the Index.dat files in Windows?

<p>Web addresses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Windows forensics, what does Full-text indexing allow investigators to do?

<p>Search the entire image for specific words in seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Alternate Data Streams (ADS) in Windows forensics?

<p>Attaching one file to another in NTFS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can a user find profile information, documents, and pictures for all users on a Windows system?

<p>C:\Users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can be located using AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK) in Windows forensics?

<p>Unallocated space details (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Shimcache in the Windows Registry primarily store information about?

<p>ShellBag (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Windows systems, what critical data can be analyzed from the BAM component of the Windows Registry?

<p>User activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When analyzing the Prefetch data within the Windows Registry, what type of information can be extracted?

<p>Configuration details applicable to all users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the SRUM component in the Windows Registry?

<p>To track system resource usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Amcache section in the Windows Registry?

<p>Store information about events and activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is referred to as x86 within a computer system?

<p>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the PsLoggedOn tool provide information about in a Windows system?

<p>Login information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of memory is known for being the most dynamic during a process according to the text?

<p>Heap (H) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the netstat utility as mentioned in the provided text?

<p>Listing network connections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool among those listed is specifically used for displaying information about processes in a Windows system?

<p>PsList (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In volatile memory forensics, what type of data can exist between function calls?

<p>Heap (H) data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which utility tool is used to provide details on network connections during forensic investigations?

<p>Netstat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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