312-85 Intelligence Reporting And Dissemination Practice Question
You are mapping a threat report to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. You have identified that the attacker uses 'PowerShell' to execute commands. Which category should this be mapped to?
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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Execution
MITRE ATT&CK maps techniques like PowerShell under 'Execution' as it is used to run malicious code.
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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Initial Access
Why it's wrong here
Initial Access is how the attacker first gains entry.
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Exfiltration
Why it's wrong here
Exfiltration is moving data out of the network.
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Persistence
Why it's wrong here
Persistence is about staying in the system, not initial execution.
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Execution
Why this is correct
PowerShell is a standard technique used for code execution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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