312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which TWO methods are commonly used to achieve persistence on a Windows host?
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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Registry Run keys
Scheduled tasks and Registry run keys are the most common methods for maintaining persistence.
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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Changing the desktop wallpaper
Why it's wrong here
Not a persistence method.
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Clearing browser cache
Why it's wrong here
Not a persistence method.
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Registry Run keys
Why this is correct
Classic persistence technique.
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Disabling the firewall
Why it's wrong here
Not a persistence method.
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Scheduled tasks
Why this is correct
Classic persistence technique.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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