Which of the following best defines the Windows Registry as used by the Cortex XDRagent?

Which of the following best defines the Windows Registry as used by the Cortex XDRagent?
A . a hierarchical database that stores settings for the operating system and for applications
B . a system of files used by the operating system to commit memory that exceeds the available hardware resources. Also known as the “swap”
C . a central system, available via the internet, for registering officially licensed versions of software to prove ownership
D . a ledger for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on total disk usage and disk space remaining available to the operating system

Answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/performance/windows-registry-advanced-users