CND Practice Question: Incident Detection Response And Threat Prediction
An incident responder is analyzing a memory dump using Volatility 3. To list all active network sockets and connections present in the captured memory image, which Volatility plugin should the analyst execute?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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windows.netstat
In Volatility 3, the 'windows.netstat' plugin is used to scan kernel memory structures for active network connections and sockets.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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windows.netstat
Why this is correct
windows.netstat is the correct Volatility 3 plugin for extracting network connection artifacts.
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windows.dlllist
Why it's wrong here
windows.dlllist lists loaded DLLs for specific processes.
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windows.pslist
Why it's wrong here
windows.pslist lists active processes found in memory.
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windows.registry.printkey
Why it's wrong here
windows.registry.printkey inspects registry hives in memory.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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