CCOA Adversarial Tactics Practice Question
Which TWO of the following behaviors are typical of 'Lateral Movement'?
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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SMB/Admin shares
Remote services like RDP and SMB/Admin shares are primary mechanisms for moving laterally.
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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SMB/Admin shares
Why this is correct
SMB is a primary protocol for lateral movement.
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DNS query analysis
Why it's wrong here
This is related to C2.
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Registry key editing
Why it's wrong here
This is persistence.
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Keystroke logging
Why it's wrong here
This is collection.
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Why this is correct
RDP is a primary lateral movement tool.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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