312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
Which TWO command-line parameters are highly suspicious when observed with 'powershell.exe' in your telemetry?
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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-WindowStyle Hidden
-EncodedCommand and -NoP (NoProfile) are hallmarks of malicious script execution designed to bypass standard environment configs.
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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-WindowStyle Hidden
Why this is correct
Used to suppress user visibility during execution.
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-EncodedCommand
Why this is correct
Commonly used to hide malicious logic from static analysis.
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-File
Why it's wrong here
Standard parameter for running scripts.
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-InputFormat
Why it's wrong here
Standard interface parameter.
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-Version
Why it's wrong here
Common environment check.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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