- A
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Why wrong: RDP is used for remote desktop connectivity, not for creating memory dumps.
- B
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response
Correct. Live Response can execute the `dump` command to collect a memory dump for forensic analysis.
- C
Microsoft Crash Dump Tool (e.g., NotMyFault or Sysinternals tools)
Why wrong: The Crash Dump Tool (Sysinternals NotMyFault) creates a crash dump by intentionally crashing the system, which is not suitable for forensic memory collection as it destroys volatile evidence.
- D
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Why wrong: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is for cloud application security, not for forensic memory collection on endpoints.
Question 448 of 1,639
SC-200 Memory dump Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: memory dump. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
After a security incident, you need to collect forensic evidence from a Windows 10 machine. Which Microsoft tool should you use to create a memory dump?
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
✓
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response
Option B is correct because Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response provides a `dump` command that can capture a full memory dump from a live Windows 10 system without causing a crash. This preserves volatile forensic evidence such as running processes, network connections, and encryption keys. In contrast, the Microsoft Crash Dump Tool (NotMyFault or Sysinternals) is designed to trigger a system crash (BSOD) for debugging purposes, which is destructive and not appropriate for forensic collection. Therefore, for a security incident requiring a memory dump without system disruption, Live Response is the correct tool.
Key principle: Memory dump
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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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Why it's wrong here
RDP is used for remote desktop connectivity, not for creating memory dumps.
- ✓
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response
Why this is correct
Correct. Live Response can execute the `dump` command to collect a memory dump for forensic analysis.
Related concept
Memory dump
- ✗
Microsoft Crash Dump Tool (e.g., NotMyFault or Sysinternals tools)
Why it's wrong here
The Crash Dump Tool (Sysinternals NotMyFault) creates a crash dump by intentionally crashing the system, which is not suitable for forensic memory collection as it destroys volatile evidence.
- ✗
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is for cloud application security, not for forensic memory collection on endpoints.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that candidates may assume Sysinternals tools (like NotMyFault) are the dedicated memory dump tools, but they create crash dumps by crashing the system, which destroys volatile evidence. In the context of forensic collection within Microsoft Defender XDR, Live Response is the correct method to capture a memory dump nondestructively.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Crash Dump Tool (e.g., NotMyFault) leverages the Windows kernel's bug check mechanism by calling `KeBugCheckEx` to force a system crash, which triggers the configured crash dump type (e.g., Complete Memory Dump or Kernel Memory Dump) as defined in the registry key `HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl`. In a real-world forensic scenario, an investigator might use this tool to capture a memory dump before the system is shut down, preserving evidence that would otherwise be lost, such as in-memory malware or active network connections. A subtle behavior is that the dump file is written to `%SystemRoot%\MEMORY.DMP` by default, and the tool must be run with administrative privileges to successfully trigger the crash.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Memory dump
- Live Response
- Volatile evidence preservation
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Memory dump
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Memory dump.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response — Option B is correct because Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Live Response provides a `dump` command that can capture a full memory dump from a live Windows 10 system without causing a crash. This preserves volatile forensic evidence such as running processes, network connections, and encryption keys. In contrast, the Microsoft Crash Dump Tool (NotMyFault or Sysinternals) is designed to trigger a system crash (BSOD) for debugging purposes, which is destructive and not appropriate for forensic collection. Therefore, for a security incident requiring a memory dump without system disruption, Live Response is the correct tool.
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