CCOA Adversarial Tactics Practice Question
You detect an adversary attempting to clear Windows Event Logs using 'wevtutil cl'. This falls under which tactic?
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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Defense Evasion
Clearing logs is an explicit attempt to remove traces of activity to evade detection.
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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Impact
Why it's wrong here
This is not the primary intent.
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Defense Evasion
Why this is correct
Removing logs is a classic technique to hide tracks.
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Persistence
Why it's wrong here
It does not maintain access.
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Discovery
Why it's wrong here
This is not discovery.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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