Exam PT0-003 Topic 3 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PT0-003 exam
Question #: 115
Topic #: 3
During a penetration test, a tester compromises a Windows computer. The tester executes the following command and receives the following output:
mimikatz # privilege::debug
mimikatz # lsadump::cache
---Output---
lapsUser
27dh9128361tsg2€459210138754ij
---OutputEnd---
Which of the following best describes what the tester plans to do by executing the command?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

The tester is using Mimikatz to dump cached credentials from Local Security Authority (LSA) memory.
* Pass-the-Hash (Option C):
* The tester extracts cached credentials to authenticate without cracking passwords.
* Pass-the-Hash (PtH) allows lateral movement by reusing the NTLM hash on other systems.

by Harry at Apr 11, 2026, 08:26 PM

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