312-50V9 Question #30: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Sc query. The sc query command without additional parameters returns all currently active (running) services on a Windows system.

Question

At a Windows Server command prompt, which command could be used to list the running services?

Options

ASc query type= running
BSc query \servername
CSc query
DSc config

Explanation

The sc query command without additional parameters returns all currently active (running) services on a Windows system.

Common mistakes.

A. sc query type= running is a more explicit filter but requires the correct spacing syntax; the basic sc query already shows running services and is the simpler accepted answer here.
B. sc query \\servername queries services on a remote machine specified by name, not the local system's running services.
D. sc config is used to modify or configure service properties such as start type and display name; it does not list services.

Concept tested. Windows SC command for listing running services

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/sc-query

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