312-85 Cyber Threats And Attack Frameworks Practice Question
A security analyst is using the Diamond Model to document an incident. The analyst notes that the adversary used a specific Command and Control (C2) server IP address. In the context of the Diamond Model, where does this IP address belong?
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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Infrastructure
In the Diamond Model, Infrastructure represents the physical and logical communication paths and services, such as IPs and domains, used by the adversary.
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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Capability
Why it's wrong here
Capability refers to the tools and techniques used by the adversary.
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Infrastructure
Why this is correct
Infrastructure captures the C2 nodes and tools used to facilitate the attack.
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Adversary
Why it's wrong here
The adversary refers to the threat actor or organization.
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Victim
Why it's wrong here
Victim refers to the target organization or asset.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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