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312-49 Question #552: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Strings search. ResourcesExtract is a tool that extracts embedded resources — including readable strings — from executable (EXE/DLL) files without executing them. Using it to examine malware for embedded text (URLs, file paths, registry keys, IP addresses, error messages) is a form of static

Submitted by stefanr· Apr 18, 2026Malware Forensics

Question

Shane has started the static analysis of a malware and is using the tool ResourcesExtract to find more details of the malicious program. What part of the analysis is he performing?

Options

  • AIdentifying File Dependencies
  • BStrings search
  • CDynamic analysis
  • DFile obfuscation

Explanation

ResourcesExtract is a tool that extracts embedded resources — including readable strings — from executable (EXE/DLL) files without executing them. Using it to examine malware for embedded text (URLs, file paths, registry keys, IP addresses, error messages) is a form of static strings search analysis. Static analysis means the malware is not run; it is examined as a file. This is distinct from dynamic analysis (which involves executing the malware in a controlled environment) and file obfuscation analysis.

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#Static analysis#Malware analysis tools#ResourcesExtract#Strings extraction

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