CPENT Active Directory Attacks Practice Question
Which TWO methods can an operator use to verify whether an account has successfully been granted DCSync privileges after modifying access control lists (ACLs)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Query the domain object ACLs using PowerView's Get-DomainObjectAcl cmdlet.
After adding DCSync rights (DS-Replication-Get-Changes and DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All), an operator can test the capability using Impacket's secretsdump.py or check ACL modifications using PowerView (Get-DomainObjectAcl).
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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Inspect the local SAM database registry hive.
Why it's wrong here
Domain user replication permissions reside in Active Directory, not local SAM hives.
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Query the domain object ACLs using PowerView's Get-DomainObjectAcl cmdlet.
Why this is correct
PowerView can inspect the explicit ACEs applied to the domain root to verify replication rights.
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Execute secretsdump.py with the modified account credentials to attempt pulling domain hashes.
Why this is correct
Successful hash extraction confirms that DCSync rights are fully functional.
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Run SharpHound with the LocalAdmin collection flag.
Why it's wrong here
LocalAdmin collection checks workstation admin groups, not domain replication permissions.
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Run klist to check cached Kerberos ticket lifetimes.
Why it's wrong here
klist only shows local session tickets, not Active Directory object permissions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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