312-39 Forensic Investigation And Malware Analysis Practice Question
You are performing static analysis on an suspicious executable. You want to view the imported functions, strings, and headers without executing the code. Which tool is most appropriate for this task?
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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PEview
PEview is specifically designed to view the structure of Portable Executable (PE) files including headers and imports.
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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Procmon
Why it's wrong here
Procmon monitors system activity in real-time on a live system.
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Cuckoo Sandbox
Why it's wrong here
Cuckoo is an automated dynamic malware analysis environment.
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PEview
Why this is correct
PEview displays the structure of PE files, making it ideal for static analysis.
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x64dbg
Why it's wrong here
x64dbg is a debugger used for dynamic analysis, requiring execution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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