CPENT Active Directory Attacks Practice Question
Which native Windows command-line tool can be used by a penetration tester to view cached Kerberos tickets currently loaded in the user session?
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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klist
klist is the built-in Windows utility used to query, display, and purge Kerberos tickets and ticket-granting tickets in the current logon session.
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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ticketmgr
Why it's wrong here
ticketmgr does not exist in Windows.
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winrm get tickets
Why it's wrong here
WinRM is used for remote management, not local ticket inspection.
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kerbuse
Why it's wrong here
kerbuse is not a valid Windows utility.
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klist
Why this is correct
klist lists all active Kerberos tickets for the current user.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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