CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
When performing digital forensics on a volatile memory dump, which THREE artifacts should you prioritize to identify evidence of fileless malware?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Loaded DLLs and system handles
Fileless malware resides in memory and often leaves traces in process structures, injected code, and handles.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Browser history files
Why it's wrong here
Browser history is stored on disk, not in volatile memory.
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Unallocated space in the master file table
Why it's wrong here
This is a disk-based artifact, not memory.
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Loaded DLLs and system handles
Why this is correct
Malicious code often loads suspicious DLLs or utilizes unique system handles.
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Active process command-line arguments
Why this is correct
Command-line arguments often reveal malicious script execution parameters.
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Injected code segments in memory pages
Why this is correct
Fileless malware typically injects code into legitimate process memory.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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