Which types of data are commonly found in document metadata?

• A. Encrypted content
• B. Network topology
• C. Raw binary code
• D. Usernames, file system paths, client software in use

Answer: (D)

Document metadata describes properties of the file, such as who created it or last edited it, when it was created or modified, the file path where it’s stored, and the software used to create or edit the document. These kinds of details—usernames, file system paths, and the client software in use—are commonly embedded as metadata and help track provenance and handling of the document. Encrypted content is the actual protected data inside the file, not metadata about the file. Network topology relates to the surrounding infrastructure, not the document’s properties. Raw binary code is the document’s content itself, not metadata about the document.