What's ROT? Running object table!

Running object table.

A globally accessible table on each computer that keeps track of all COM objects in the running state that can be identified by a moniker. Moniker providers register an object in the table, which increments the object's reference count. Before the object can be destroyed, its moniker must be released from the table.

 

What's Moniker?

Name of combination of object instance (CLSID) and perpetuity data.

Moniker can identify only one object instance, and distinguish other object instances.