CCOA Adversarial Tactics Practice Question
An adversary uses 'vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet' during an attack. Which tactic is this technique categorized under?
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Impact
Deleting shadow copies is a specific technique used to hinder forensic analysis and recovery, categorized under Impact.
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Impact
Why this is correct
This action destroys data, fulfilling the goal of service disruption.
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Credential Access
Why it's wrong here
It does not reveal credentials.
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Defense Evasion
Why it's wrong here
While it helps evade detection, the primary goal is impacting recovery.
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Initial Access
Why it's wrong here
This is performed after gaining access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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