31 Jan Practice Test Question-Virtual Memory
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Which file stores the contents of virtual memory on a Windows system?
A. swapfile.sys
B. config.sys
C. hiberfil.sys
D. pagefile.sys
Correct Answer:D
The swap file (swapfile.sys) is used for processing swapping data. So this is not the correct answer.
The configuration file (config.sys) was used for device driver loading, boot configuration, memory management, and more in early versions of DOS and Windows. Making it another incorrect answer.
The hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) is used to store the contents of memory when the system hibernates. So this is not the correct answer either.
The page file (pagefile.sys) is used to store the contents of virtual memory and is useful when conducting forensic analysis. Making pagefile our correct answer.
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