Online Access Free GDAT Practice Test

Which of the following best describes privilege escalation?
Response:

• A.The systematic review of user privileges over time
• B.The reduction of privileges to enhance system security
• C.The process by which a user or process gains higher access rights or privileges than those originally granted
• D.The addition of resources to a user's account to improve performance

Which technique is frequently used to execute malicious payloads after an initial infection?
Response:

• A.PowerShell scripts
• B.Disk defragmentation
• C.Automatic system updates
• D.Network traffic encryption

Which method can be used by attackers to move laterally using native network administration tools?
Response:

• A.SMTP
• B.PowerShell
• C.SSH
• D.FTP

Which of the following are indicators of a potential persistence attack?
(Choose Two)
Response:

• A.Unexplained new user accounts on the system
• B.Unexpected system shutdowns and restarts
• C.Changes in system configuration files
• D.Increased volume of outbound emails

Which tool is commonly used by attackers for lateral movement within a network?
Response:

• A.OpenSSL
• B.Nmap
• C.PowerShell
• D.Snort