Multiple choice technology operating systems

What is the Registry used for?

  1. It stores information about all of the software and hardware on the system.

  2. It stores hardware information only

  3. It stores software information only

  4. It stores system information only

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Windows Registry stores configuration data for ALL system components: installed software, hardware devices, user preferences, and system settings. It's a hierarchical database that Windows and applications query. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because the Registry doesn't discriminate - it stores everything.