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An EDR alert shows powershell.exe launched by winword.exe with an encoded command line and outbound HTTPS shortly after a user opened an email attachment. What is the BEST first analytic pivot? In the alert triage phase, Which action gives the analyst the clearest next triage step?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Reimage every workstation in the department
Reimaging without scoping may be excessive and could destroy useful evidence.
B
Distractor review
Close the alert because HTTPS is expected traffic
HTTPS is normal, but the parent-child process chain is suspicious.
C
Distractor review
Disable the SIEM parser for PowerShell events
Disabling telemetry removes visibility during an active investigation.
D
Best answer
Decode the command and inspect the process tree, parent document, and network destination
Encoded PowerShell launched by Office is a high-signal chain; decoding and process-tree review confirms intent and scope.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this CS0-003 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Decode the command and inspect the process tree, parent document, and network destination — Encoded PowerShell launched by Office is a high-signal chain; decoding and process-tree review confirms intent and scope. This keeps the analysis focused on alert triage rather than broad, low-value actions.
What should I do if I get this CS0-003 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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