CND Practice Question: Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction
A network security analyst is investigating an intrusion where an attacker used living-off-the-land binaries (LotLBeins). The analyst needs to inspect Windows PowerShell script block logging events. Which Windows Event Log channel and Event ID contain the full text of executed script blocks?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational, Event ID 4104
PowerShell Script Block Logging writes to Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational with Event ID 4104.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational, Event ID 4104
Why this is correct
Event ID 4104 in the PowerShell Operational log records detailed script block execution text.
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Security log, Event ID 4688
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 4688 logs process creation in the Security log, not PowerShell script block text.
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System log, Event ID 7045
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 7045 logs new service installation.
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Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational, Event ID 4103
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 4103 logs module logging, not complete script blocks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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