Cisco 350-201 Exam - Topic 4 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
Topic #: 4

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An engineer is reverse engineering a suspicious file by examining its resources. What does this file indicate?

Aa DOS MZ executable format

Ba MS-DOS executable archive

Can archived malware

Da Windows executable file

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Suggested Answer: A

by Aliza at Apr 21, 2023, 03:41 PM

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Francoise

10 months ago

Wait, is that really a DOS format? Surprising!

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Lura

10 months ago

Not sure about that, could just be a harmless archive.

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Miss

10 months ago

I think it could be archived malware.

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Rikki

11 months ago

Definitely a Windows executable file!

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Leonor

11 months ago

Looks like a DOS MZ executable format.

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Thad

11 months ago

I vaguely recall that MZ files are often associated with Windows executables, but I need to double-check if that applies here.

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Louvenia

11 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the differences between a DOS executable and an archived malware. I hope I can recall the specifics during the exam.

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Aracelis

11 months ago

This question feels familiar; I think we had a practice question about identifying executable formats. I might lean towards option A.

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Francoise

11 months ago

I remember studying the DOS MZ header, but I'm not sure if it always means it's a Windows executable.

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Rebecka

11 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the distinctions between these terms. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on the key characteristics of each one.

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Van

11 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about communicating a portfolio management strategy. I'll focus on demonstrating how the data will be analyzed and how the process will provide credibility.

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Lilli

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know ransomware can cause file access issues, but I'm not sure if that's the only thing to look for. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Luis

1 year ago

I bet the answer is C. Reverse engineering this file definitely sounds like it could reveal some shady malware. Better call the IT security team on this one!

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Devora

1 year ago

D) a Windows executable file

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Rebbeca

1 year ago

C) an archived malware

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Rebbeca

1 year ago

B) a MS-DOS executable archive

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Edmond

1 year ago

A) a DOS MZ executable format

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Millie

1 year ago

Agreed, better safe than sorry. Malware can cause a lot of damage if not handled properly.

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Vashti

1 year ago

I think it's C too. We should definitely report this to the IT security team.

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Izetta

1 year ago

D) a Windows executable file

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Erin

1 year ago

C) an archived malware

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Howard

1 year ago

B) a MS-DOS executable archive

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France

1 year ago

A) a DOS MZ executable format

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Arlette

1 year ago

Hmm, the file format is a bit ambiguous. Could be a DOS MZ executable or a Windows exe. Gotta dig deeper to be sure.

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Tawna

1 year ago

User 3: We should definitely investigate further to confirm.

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Glory

1 year ago

User 2: Maybe, but it also looks like a Windows executable file to me.

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Albert

1 year ago

User 1: I think it could be a DOS MZ executable format.

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Robt

1 year ago

Haha, this is like a classic 90s virus! MS-DOS executable archive, takes me back. Wonder if it still runs on my old Windows 95 machine.

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Tanja

1 year ago

Dannie: It's possible, but probably not a good idea to test it out!

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Dannie

1 year ago

User 2: Definitely brings back memories. I wonder if it would actually work on a Windows 95 machine.

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Erick

1 year ago

User 1: Yeah, those were the days. I remember dealing with those MS-DOS viruses.

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Sherman

1 year ago

I'm not so sure. The resources in this file seem a bit sketchy. Could be some kind of archived malware, better be careful with this one.

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Emmanuel

1 year ago

User 2: Yeah, we should definitely be careful with this file.

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Carrol

1 year ago

User 1: I think it might be an archived malware.

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Cary

1 year ago

Option D definitely looks right. This file is a standard Windows executable, nothing suspicious here.

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Berry

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could be a Windows executable file.

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Dewitt

1 year ago

I agree with Coleen, it looks like an archived malware.

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Coleen

1 year ago

I think the file indicates an archived malware.

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