CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
You are investigating a PowerShell-based attack. The attacker is using Base64 encoded commands. Which command line switch often indicates the use of encoded code?
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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-EncodedCommand
The '-EncodedCommand' (or '-e', '-enc') switch in PowerShell is a common flag used to execute obfuscated or Base64 encoded scripts.
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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-WindowStyle Hidden
Why it's wrong here
Hides the window but doesn't handle encoding.
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-EncodedCommand
Why this is correct
Used to execute base64-encoded strings.
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-NoProfile
Why it's wrong here
Prevents loading user profile scripts.
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-ExecutionPolicy Bypass
Why it's wrong here
Overrides security settings, not encoding.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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