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CertNexus Exam ITS-110 Topic 1 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for CertNexus's ITS-110 exam
Question #: 35
Topic #: 1
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If an attacker were able to gain access to a user's machine on your network, which of the following actions would she most likely take next?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Lashaunda
4 months ago
Ooh, I'd say C. Port scanning is like the attacker's version of window shopping. Gotta see what's on the menu before they decide what to order.
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Wayne
3 months ago
It's like they're mapping out the neighborhood before they make their move.
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Kristian
3 months ago
Once they know what's out there, they can plan their next move more effectively.
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Rikki
3 months ago
Yeah, it helps them identify potential entry points into the network.
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Youlanda
3 months ago
Port scanning is definitely a common first step for attackers.
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Dylan
4 months ago
B, for sure. The attacker has to be the boss of that machine first before they can start scrubbing logs or scanning ports. Gotta seize the throne, you know?
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Larae
2 months ago
Once the attacker has escalated privileges, they can then move on to other actions like log scrubbing or port scanning.
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Alyce
3 months ago
Definitely, escalating privileges is the first step to gaining full control of the machine.
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Ivan
3 months ago
B, for sure. The attacker has to be the boss of that machine first before they can start scrubbing logs or scanning ports. Gotta seize the throne, you know?
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Lura
3 months ago
Once they have the power, they can move on to other actions like log scrubbing or port scanning.
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Reena
3 months ago
Definitely, escalating privileges is the first step to gaining control of the machine.
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Daniela
3 months ago
B, for sure. The attacker has to be the boss of that machine first before they can start scrubbing logs or scanning ports. Gotta seize the throne, you know?
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Janey
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Depends on the attacker's end goal, I suppose. Either way, it's not going to be good for the user.
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Latanya
4 months ago
I'm going with D. Reconnaissance is key to understanding the network and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
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Robt
3 months ago
D) Initiate reconnaissance
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Dannette
3 months ago
C) Perform port scanning
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Charlene
3 months ago
B) Escalate privileges
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Ilene
4 months ago
A) Start log scrubbing
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Laquita
4 months ago
Escalating privileges could also be a possible action for the attacker to gain more control over the compromised machine.
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Ashton
4 months ago
I agree with Shaun. Privilege escalation is crucial for the attacker to move laterally and access sensitive data.
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Glory
5 months ago
I believe the attacker might also initiate reconnaissance to gather more information about the network.
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Shaun
5 months ago
Definitely B. Escalating privileges is the first step for an attacker to gain full control of the system.
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Kayleigh
3 months ago
C) Perform port scanning
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Malcom
4 months ago
B) Escalate privileges
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Herminia
5 months ago
I agree with Apolonia, port scanning would help the attacker identify other vulnerable machines on the network.
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Apolonia
5 months ago
I think the attacker would most likely perform port scanning.
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