CPENT Practice Question: Privilege Escalation Lateral Movement And Post Exploitation
A penetration tester is analyzing a compromised Windows system and wants to check for stored credentials in the Windows Credential Manager. Which command-line utility can be used to list saved credentials?
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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cmdkey /list
cmdkey /list displays a list of stored user names and credentials saved in the Windows Credential Manager.
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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gpresult /r
Why it's wrong here
gpresult displays Group Policy applied to the current user and computer.
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net user /domain
Why it's wrong here
net user /domain queries domain user accounts via Active Directory.
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cmdkey /list
Why this is correct
cmdkey /list enumerates cached credentials stored in the Credential Manager.
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whoami /priv
Why it's wrong here
whoami /priv displays the current user's privileges and token rights.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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