CCOA Adversarial Tactics Practice Question
Which action constitutes 'Discovery' as defined by the MITRE ATT&CK framework?
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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Running 'whoami' or 'net view'
Discovery involves gathering information about the system and network to plan subsequent steps.
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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Installing a backdoor
Why it's wrong here
This is Persistence/Execution.
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Deleting logs to hide traces
Why it's wrong here
This is Defense Evasion.
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Encrypting files for ransom
Why it's wrong here
This is Impact.
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Running 'whoami' or 'net view'
Why this is correct
Commands to identify user context or network shares are Discovery.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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