Cisco Exam 200-201 Topic 7 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 200-201 exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 7

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What describes the usage of a rootkit in endpoint based attacks?

Aset of tools used by an attacker to maintain control of a compromised system while avoiding detection

Bexploit that can be used to perform remote code execution

Cset of vulnerabilities used by an attacker lo disable root access on the system

Dremote code execution that causes a denial-of-service on the system

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Suggested Answer: A, C

by Pamella at Oct 21, 2023, 12:22 PM

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Brandon

1 months ago

Rootkits, the secret sauce that keeps hackers in your computer? I'm gonna have to go with A on this one. Sounds like the most flavorful option.

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Carolynn

16 days ago

User 1: I agree, A seems like the most logical choice.

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Natalya

2 months ago

Rootkit, the thing that gives you admin access without anyone knowing? That's definitely A, the one that avoids detection.

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Hannah

1 months ago

User 3: So, A is the correct answer then. It's all about avoiding detection.

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Jennie

1 months ago

User 2: Yeah, that's right. It's like a secret toolset for hackers.

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Freida

2 months ago

User 1: Rootkits are sneaky, they help attackers maintain control without being detected.

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Deandrea

2 months ago

Rootkit, the tool that lets you take root on someone else's system? Gotta be A, the one that keeps the attacker in charge.

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Nana

1 months ago

Exactly, rootkits are all about maintaining control without being detected.

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Nana

1 months ago

A) set of tools used by an attacker to maintain control of a compromised system while avoiding detection

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Peggie

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's A) as well. It makes sense for attackers to use rootkits for that purpose.

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Sherell

2 months ago

Rootkit, huh? That's the one that makes your system root-lessly, right? I'll have to go with C on this one.

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Carma

2 months ago

I agree with Verdell. Rootkits are definitely used to maintain control without being detected.

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Delisa

2 months ago

A rootkit? Isn't that what they use to make your computer run like a rocket? I'll go with A, sounds like the one that keeps the bad guys in control.

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Kip

20 days ago

User 4: No, that's not it. Rootkits are more about maintaining control without being detected.

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Reta

23 days ago

User 3: B) exploit that can be used to perform remote code execution

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Fatima

24 days ago

User 2: Yeah, that's right. Rootkits are used to stay hidden and control the system.

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Tyisha

2 months ago

User 1: A) set of tools used by an attacker to maintain control of a compromised system while avoiding detection

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Verdell

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) set of tools used by an attacker to maintain control of a compromised system while avoiding detection.

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