GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) — Question 31

What is the purpose of the following command?
C:\>wmic /node:[target IP] /user:[admin-user]
/password:[password] process call create [command]

Answer options

• A. Running a command on a remote Windows machine
• B. Creating a service on a remote Windows machine
• C. Creating an admin account on a remote Windows machine
• D. Listing the running processes on a remote windows machine

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The command provided is specifically designed to create a new process on a remote Windows machine, which aligns with option A. Options B and C are incorrect as they pertain to creating services or accounts, which this command does not do. Option D is incorrect because the command does not list processes; instead, it initiates a new process.