What is the least volatile data on a computer?

A. archival media
B. physical configuration
C. remote logging
D. file system information


A

Explanation: Archival media is the least volatile data on a computer.

The order of volatility according to RFC 3227 - Guidelines for Evidence Collection and Archiving is as follows:
1. Memory contents (registers, cache)
2. Swap files
3. Routing table, arp cache, process table, and kernel statistics
4. File system information (including temporary file systems)
5. Raw disk blocks
6. Remote logging and monitoring data
7. Physical configuration and network topology
8. Archival media (backup media, CDs, DVDs)

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