Digital Forensic Certification Practice Exam

What is recorded in the Windows Registry when the Tor browser is installed?

1. User activity logs

2. Active network connections

3. Browser execution pathways

4. System performance metrics

The correct answer is: Browser execution pathways

When the Tor browser is installed on a Windows system, the Windows Registry records details related to the installation and configuration of the browser, which includes the browser execution pathways. This information typically indicates where the Tor browser's executable files are located and how they should be run within the operating system. The purpose of recording this data is to ensure that the browser can launch correctly whenever the user initiates it, providing seamless access to its functionalities. The Registry keys for the Tor browser may also include settings related to its operation and integration with the system, such as file associations and default behaviors. The execution pathways specifically help the operating system understand where to find the necessary files for operational execution, which is essential for the software's functionality. Other options, like user activity logs or active network connections, are not stored in the Registry and instead may be found elsewhere in the system or managed by the application itself in its own data storage mechanisms. Likewise, system performance metrics are typically monitored through different system tools rather than through Registry entries related to a specific application like the Tor browser.