200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
An analyst discovers a suspicious service on a Windows host. Which command can be used to query the status and details of services from the command line?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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sc query
sc query displays service status and configuration. services.msc is GUI-based, tasklist shows processes, and net start lists running services but with less detail.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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services.msc
Why it's wrong here
services.msc is a GUI tool, not a command-line command.
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net start
Why it's wrong here
net start lists running services but not their configuration.
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sc query
Why this is correct
sc query displays detailed service information from the command line.
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tasklist /svc
Why it's wrong here
tasklist /svc shows services hosted in each process, not service details.
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