In Microsoft Internet Explorer, what is the purpose of the DAT file?

The DAT file contains a history of the cookie's origin and expiration date.

The DAT file is used in caching, sometimes in tandem with cookies.txt.

The DAT file contains user preferences that, when used in conjunction with certain cookies and Web sites, streamline the

ordering process by loading the user profile once.

The DAT file is a Digital Archived Text file that provides superior performance to the cookies.txt file.