What does the idletime Meterpreter command report?

• A. Ps
• B. Screenshot
• C. Idletime
• D. Route

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is what information the idletime command provides about the target system. The idletime command reports how long the target has been idle for the current user session—specifically, the time since the last keyboard or mouse input, usually shown in seconds. This helps you infer whether someone is actively using the machine or has been away, which can guide when to run further actions or pivot.

It’s not about listing processes, capturing a screenshot, or showing routing information—those are handled by other Meterpreter commands. For example, if nobody touched the keyboard or mouse for a couple of minutes, idletime would reflect that idle period in seconds.