This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: command and Control (C2). Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"properties": {
"query": "(union isfuzzy=true\n (DeviceProcessEvents\n | where FileName == \"rundll32.exe\"\n | where ProcessCommandLine contains \"javascript\"\n ),\n (DeviceNetworkEvents\n | where RemoteIPType == \"Public\"\n | where Protocol == \"HTTP\"\n )\n)",
"queryFrequency": "1h",
"queryPeriod": "1h",
"triggerOperator": "gt",
"triggerThreshold": 1
}
}
Refer to the exhibit. This JSON defines a scheduled analytics rule in Microsoft Sentinel. Which type of threat is the rule primarily designed to detect?
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"properties": {
"query": "(union isfuzzy=true\n (DeviceProcessEvents\n | where FileName == \"rundll32.exe\"\n | where ProcessCommandLine contains \"javascript\"\n ),\n (DeviceNetworkEvents\n | where RemoteIPType == \"Public\"\n | where Protocol == \"HTTP\"\n )\n)",
"queryFrequency": "1h",
"queryPeriod": "1h",
"triggerOperator": "gt",
"triggerThreshold": 1
}
}
A
Script-based malware execution attempting C2 communication
Combination of script execution and outbound HTTP.
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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Script-based malware execution attempting C2 communication
The query targets rundll32.exe executing JavaScript (common for script-based malware) making outbound HTTP connections, which is indicative of command-and-control (C2) communication. This aligns with script-based malware execution attempting C2 (option A). Option B is incorrect because no lateral movement indicators (e.g., RDP or remote service creation) are present. Option C is incorrect because there is no sign of LSASS access or credential dumping. Option D is incorrect because DNS tunneling involves specific DNS query patterns, not general outbound HTTP.
Key principle: Command and Control (C2)
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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Script-based malware execution attempting C2 communication
Why this is correct
Combination of script execution and outbound HTTP.
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common mistake is to confuse C2 communication with lateral movement; the query's focus on rundll32.exe and JavaScript execution points to script-based malware, not lateral movement.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Command and Control (C2)
rundll32.exe abuse
Script-based malware
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Command and Control (C2)
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Command and Control (C2).
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Script-based malware execution attempting C2 communication — The query targets rundll32.exe executing JavaScript (common for script-based malware) making outbound HTTP connections, which is indicative of command-and-control (C2) communication. This aligns with script-based malware execution attempting C2 (option A). Option B is incorrect because no lateral movement indicators (e.g., RDP or remote service creation) are present. Option C is incorrect because there is no sign of LSASS access or credential dumping. Option D is incorrect because DNS tunneling involves specific DNS query patterns, not general outbound HTTP.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Review command and Control (C2), then practise related SC-200 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Command and Control (C2)
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