Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 213

Place the following in order of volatility from most volatile to the least volatile.

Answer options

• A. Archival media, temporary file systems, disk storage, archival media, register and cache
• B. Register and cache, temporary file systems, routing tables, disk storage, archival media
• C. Registers and cache, routing tables, temporary file systems, disk storage, archival media
• D. Registers and cache, routing tables, temporary file systems, archival media, disk storage

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, which correctly lists Registers and cache as the most volatile, followed by routing tables, temporary file systems, disk storage, and finally archival media as the least volatile. Options A and D incorrectly position archival media and disk storage in the volatility hierarchy, and option B misplaces routing tables in relation to temporary file systems.