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GIAC GSEC Exam - Topic 5 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSEC exam
Question #: 70
Topic #: 5
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Dilbert wants to have a script run on his Windows server every time Wally logs into it. Where should he place this script?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Marvel at Jun 13, 2025, 12:36 AM

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Weldon
2 months ago
Wait, can you really run scripts like that? Sounds risky!
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Sharen
2 months ago
D is for computer startup, not user logon.
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Nikita
2 months ago
I think A is a better option for one-time scripts.
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Albina
3 months ago
C looks wrong, it should be "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" not "HKEY.LOCAL MACHIN".
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James
3 months ago
Definitely B, that's the right place for user logon scripts.
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Celeste
3 months ago
I keep mixing up the registry paths. I think C looks wrong because of the spelling errors, but I can't remember if D is for user or computer scripts.
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Ashlee
3 months ago
I feel like I saw a question similar to this where we had to choose between user and computer settings. I think B is the right answer for user logins.
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Rosio
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about RunOnce being for one-time scripts. So maybe option A isn't the best choice?
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Ciara
4 months ago
I think the script should go in the User Configuration section, like in option B. That sounds familiar from our practice tests.
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Shenika
4 months ago
I've got this one! The script needs to run every time Wally logs in, so the answer is B. Putting it in the user's logon/logoff scripts in the group policy is the way to go.
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Tiffiny
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by the options here. Is it supposed to be in the registry, or in the group policy settings? I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the difference between those two approaches.
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Ashley
4 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. The script needs to run when Wally logs in, so the answer is definitely B. Placing it in the user's logon/logoff scripts is the way to go.
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Ligia
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know it has something to do with running a script on login, but I'm not sure if the right place is in the user or computer configuration. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Carin
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is B - Default Domain Policy > User Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts (Logon/Logoff).
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Jeff
7 months ago
I think the answer is B, but I'm just hoping Dilbert doesn't try to use Wally's password to log in and accidentally run the script. That could end badly, like a 'cat' command in the wrong directory.
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Junita
7 months ago
I'm going with D. If Dilbert wants the script to run on the server itself, not just when Wally logs in, the Default Domain Policy > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts (Startup/Shutdown) is the way to go.
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Shawnna
6 months ago
User3: I'm not sure, but I'll go with D as well. It seems like the best choice for running the script on the server.
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Socorro
6 months ago
User2: Yeah, I agree. D is the way to go if Dilbert wants the script to run on the server.
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Daniela
7 months ago
User1: I think D is the correct option. It will run the script on the server itself.
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Javier
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Maybe I should ask Wally for his input, since he's the one logging in. Oh wait, he's probably busy looking for the 'any' key on the keyboard.
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Fannie
7 months ago
C looks good to me. Running the script in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key will ensure it runs every time the server starts up.
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Hollis
5 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that's the right place to put it. Good choice.
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Sabina
5 months ago
User 1: C looks good. It will run the script every time the server starts up.
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Janna
5 months ago
User 2: That's correct. It's important to place the script in the right location for it to run successfully.
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Clarinda
7 months ago
User 1: C looks good to me. Running the script in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run registry key will ensure it runs every time the server starts up.
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Meghan
7 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. It's important to place it in the right location for it to work properly.
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Tamekia
7 months ago
User 1: I think C is the correct option. It will run the script every time the server starts up.
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Leota
8 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think option D could also work. It's worth considering.
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Blair
8 months ago
I agree with Lura, placing it in the Default Domain Policy seems like the right choice.
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Corrina
8 months ago
I think the answer is B. It makes sense to run the script when the user logs in, and the Default Domain Policy > User Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts (Logon/Logoff) is the right place for that.
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Gwen
7 months ago
User4: So, we all think the script should be placed in Default Domain Policy > User Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts (Logon/Logoff).
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Mose
7 months ago
User3: I agree, putting it in the Logon/Logoff scripts would run it when Wally logs in.
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Samira
8 months ago
User2: I agree, placing the script in the logon/logoff scripts section of the Default Domain Policy makes the most sense for running it when Wally logs into the server.
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Lavonna
8 months ago
User1: I think the answer is B. It makes sense to run the script when the user logs in, and the Default Domain Policy > User Configuration > Windows Settings > Scripts (Logon/Logoff) is the right place for that.
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Krystina
8 months ago
User2: Yeah, that makes sense. It should be in the User Configuration section.
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Lili
8 months ago
User1: I think the answer is B.
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Lura
8 months ago
I think the script should be placed in option B.
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