The "ParentProcessId_decimal" of a new process matches which identifier of its parent process?

The "ParentProcessId_decimal" of a new process corresponds to the "TargetProcessId_decimal" of its parent process. When a process is created in an operating system, it inherits certain attributes from its parent, including the parent’s process ID (PID). The "ParentProcessId_decimal" specifically shows the identifier of the process that spawned the new process, which is captured in the "TargetProcessId_decimal" of that parent process.

When analyzing processes and their relationships within tools used in incident response, understanding how these identifiers map to each other is key for tracking behavior and identifying anomalies.

The other options do not pertain directly to the relationship between a new process and its parent process. "ContextProcessId_decimal" may refer to a specific context in which a process is operating, while "AID" (Application ID) is not directly related to the process hierarchy, and "Host Name" specifies the machine on which the process runs, but does not indicate the process's parent. Thus, the relationship between "ParentProcessId_decimal" and "TargetProcessId_decimal" is pivotal in process analysis and understanding parent-child process dynamics.