312-85 Introduction TO Threat Intelligence Practice Question
You are using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to map an adversary's actions. The adversary uses 'PowerShell' to execute commands on the victim. Which Tactic does this fall under?
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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Execution
Execution is the tactic used to run malicious code on a target system; PowerShell is a common technique within that tactic.
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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Persistence
Why it's wrong here
Persistence is about staying on the system.
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Exfiltration
Why it's wrong here
This is for moving data out of the network.
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Execution
Why this is correct
Execution is the tactic of running code on the victim system.
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Privilege Escalation
Why it's wrong here
This tactic is for gaining higher-level access.
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