CPENT Network And Perimeter Exploitation Practice Question
When pivoting through a compromised Windows system during an internal engagement, you need to enumerate active TCP and UDP network connections, listening ports, and associated routing tables using native operating system binaries. Which THREE of the following commands or tools native to Windows can be used to gather this network enumeration data?
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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arp -a
Windows provides several native commands for network enumeration, including 'netstat' for connections and ports, 'route print' for routing tables, and 'arp -a' for the ARP cache.
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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arp -a
Why this is correct
The arp -a command displays the Address Resolution Protocol cache, revealing IP-to-MAC address mappings for recently contacted local hosts.
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systeminfo
Why it's wrong here
The systeminfo command displays operating system configuration, patch levels, and hardware details, but does not output network connection states or routing tables.
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ipconfig /release
Why it's wrong here
The ipconfig /release command drops the active DHCP lease, severing network connectivity rather than enumerating network information.
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netstat -ano
Why this is correct
The netstat command with -ano displays all active connections, listening ports, numeric addresses, and the Process ID (PID) associated with each connection.
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route print
Why this is correct
The route print command displays the local IP routing table, which is crucial for identifying secondary subnets available to the compromised host.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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