CCOA Adversarial Tactics Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are 'Command and Control' techniques?
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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Standard application layer protocol
Web service protocols, non-standard port traffic, and standard application layer protocols are all C2 channels.
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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Standard application layer protocol
Why this is correct
A common C2 channel.
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Registry modification
Why it's wrong here
This is persistence.
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Credential dumping
Why it's wrong here
This is credential access.
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Communication through web service
Why this is correct
A common C2 channel.
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Non-standard port usage
Why this is correct
A common C2 channel.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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