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What is a benefit of automation or scripting in operating systems?
What is a benefit of automation or scripting in operating systems?
- It requires human intervention at all times
- It is only available in Windows 10
- Problems can be identified and resolved automatically (correct)
- It slows down the resolution of issues
What is the purpose of PowerShell in Windows?
What is the purpose of PowerShell in Windows?
- Limit the ability to manage the Windows operating system
- Extend the functionality of the normal command line (correct)
- Increase human typing speed on the keyboard
- Only run specific scripts with a TXT file extension
What file extension is commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?
What file extension is commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?
- .PS1 (correct)
- .CMD
- .BAT
- .EXE
How does automation help identify and resolve problems compared to manual intervention?
How does automation help identify and resolve problems compared to manual intervention?
What type of functions can PowerShell run at the command line?
What type of functions can PowerShell run at the command line?
From an attacker's perspective, what advantage does automated attack functions provide?
From an attacker's perspective, what advantage does automated attack functions provide?
What type of scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment?
What type of scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment?
Which operating systems support Python scripting?
Which operating systems support Python scripting?
What is the file extension commonly associated with Python scripts?
What is the file extension commonly associated with Python scripts?
In Unix and Linux environments, which scripting language is commonly used?
In Unix and Linux environments, which scripting language is commonly used?
What special set of characters designates a shell script in Unix or Linux?
What special set of characters designates a shell script in Unix or Linux?
What type of script might attackers use in Microsoft Office products to execute malicious payloads?
What type of script might attackers use in Microsoft Office products to execute malicious payloads?
What is Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) commonly associated with?
What is Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) commonly associated with?
What vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own code in Microsoft Office using VBA?
What vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own code in Microsoft Office using VBA?
Which scripting language is primarily used for administration in Microsoft Windows?
Which scripting language is primarily used for administration in Microsoft Windows?
What is the file extension commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?
What is the file extension commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?
What is a key advantage of automation in identifying and resolving problems?
What is a key advantage of automation in identifying and resolving problems?
How does Windows PowerShell extend the functionality of the normal Windows command line?
How does Windows PowerShell extend the functionality of the normal Windows command line?
What type of file extension is commonly associated with Python scripting?
What type of file extension is commonly associated with Python scripting?
From an attacker's perspective, what is a benefit of having automated attack functions?
From an attacker's perspective, what is a benefit of having automated attack functions?
What distinguishes PowerShell from the normal Windows command line interface?
What distinguishes PowerShell from the normal Windows command line interface?
What scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment for orchestrating application instances?
What scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment for orchestrating application instances?
Which scripting language may an attacker use in Unix or Linux environments to perform malicious functions at the command line?
Which scripting language may an attacker use in Unix or Linux environments to perform malicious functions at the command line?
In the context of Microsoft Office, what scripting language provides extensive automation and can interact with the operating system directly?
In the context of Microsoft Office, what scripting language provides extensive automation and can interact with the operating system directly?
Which file extension is commonly associated with shell scripts in Unix or Linux environments?
Which file extension is commonly associated with shell scripts in Unix or Linux environments?
What scripting language would be most suitable for an attacker trying to hack cloud-based system servers, routers, switches, and infrastructure devices?
What scripting language would be most suitable for an attacker trying to hack cloud-based system servers, routers, switches, and infrastructure devices?
Which type of scripting language is designed specifically to automate functions within certain types of applications, but can also be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes?
Which type of scripting language is designed specifically to automate functions within certain types of applications, but can also be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes?
If an attacker wants to automate attacks against systems using Microsoft Office applications, which scripting language might they rely on?
If an attacker wants to automate attacks against systems using Microsoft Office applications, which scripting language might they rely on?
Which scripting language is commonly found with a .py extension and has broad compatibility across different operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux?
Which scripting language is commonly found with a .py extension and has broad compatibility across different operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux?
In the Unix or Linux environment, what type of shell script would an attacker likely use if they aim to automate attacks from the command line?
In the Unix or Linux environment, what type of shell script would an attacker likely use if they aim to automate attacks from the command line?
Which script's vulnerability could allow an attacker to run their code on a device?
Which script's vulnerability could allow an attacker to run their code on a device?
