CPENT Active Directory Attacks Practice Question
Which Active Directory right or permission allows a security principal to perform a DCSync attack, thereby replicating domain secrets?
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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DS-Replication-Get-Changes and DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All
DCSync functionality requires the DS-Replication-Get-Changes and DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All extended rights on the domain root object.
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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GenericAll over thekrbtgt account
Why it's wrong here
GenericAll on krbtgt allows resetting its password or modifying attributes, but not DCSync of all domain users.
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DS-Replication-Get-Changes and DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All
Why this is correct
These two extended rights are necessary and sufficient to request password replication from domain controllers.
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FullControl over the Domain Controllers OU
Why it's wrong here
OU-level FullControl does not automatically grant replication rights on the domain root object.
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WriteDACL on the builtin Administrators group
Why it's wrong here
WriteDACL allows permission changes but does not grant replication privileges.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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