CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

Which command allows you to create a new process using WMCI?

1. wmci process start "process_name"

2. wmci manage process create "process_name"

3. wmci process call create "process_name"

4. wmci execute process "process_name"

The correct answer is: wmci process call create "process_name"

The command that allows you to create a new process using WMCI is correctly identified as the one that utilizes the appropriate syntax and function for creating processes within the context of WMCI (Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line interface). Creating processes requires a command that specifically denotes the action of initiating a new process and the format commonly used within WMI command structures. The reference to "call create" aligns well with the convention of how WMI interacts with the processes, as it indicates invoking the command to generate a new operational instance. In the other options, while they may reference process management, they do not correctly align with the WMCI framework for process creation. They either imply an action that is not syntactically correct according to WMCI specifications or utilize terminology that is not recognized within the command set for process creation within WMI. The clear use of "create" in conjunction with "call" in the correct answer highlights its validity in producing new processes.