CPENT Active Directory Attacks Practice Question
An internal penetration tester is performing reconnaissance using BloodHound to map out attack paths in an Active Directory domain. Which automated data collection tool is officially supported and widely utilized to gather ACLs, session information, and object relationships for BloodHound ingestion?
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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SharpHound
SharpHound is the official data collector for BloodHound, written in C#, designed to query Active Directory via LDAP and WinAPI to gather telemetry for mapping attack paths.
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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BloodHound-Collector-GUI
Why it's wrong here
There is no official standalone tool by that exact name; SharpHound is the standard data collector.
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AD-Collector-Pro
Why it's wrong here
AD-Collector-Pro is a fictional product name.
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Responder
Why it's wrong here
Responder is an LLMNR/NBT-NS/MDNS poisoner used for credential harvesting, not a BloodHound collector.
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SharpHound
Why this is correct
SharpHound is the designated collector executable/script used to gather data for BloodHound analysis.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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