GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies Practice Test

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Where is the data from a GDB output typically stored on the host?

Master Boot Record
BIOS
CPU
Random Access Memory

The correct answer is: CPU

The data from a GDB (GNU Debugger) output is typically stored in the program's memory space while the program is running, specifically in Random Access Memory (RAM). This is where the GDB accesses and manipulates data related to the execution of programs being debugged. When a program is executed, it is loaded into RAM, which allows the GDB to examine the program's state, including variables, memory addresses, and call stacks. RAM serves as a temporary storage space that facilitates quick read and write access as the program runs, which is essential for the debugging process. Unlike other options, such as the Master Boot Record (MBR), BIOS, or CPU, RAM serves the sole purpose of temporarily holding data that is actively being processed. The MBR is primarily concerned with booting the operating system and does not store runtime data. The BIOS performs hardware initialization and does not have a role in the storage of program data, while the CPU processes instructions but does not itself store data persistently in a traditional sense. Thus, Random Access Memory is the correct context for where GDB outputs are stored during debugging sessions.