Which command provides interactive DNS lookup within Empire's prompt?

• A. nslookup
• B. dig
• C. host
• D. whois

Answer: (A)

Interactive DNS lookup means starting a session that stays open so you can issue multiple DNS queries and adjust settings (like the DNS server or query type) without leaving the tool. nslookup is designed for this kind of interactive use: you can open it, point it at a specific server, switch between A, MX, or other record types, and run many queries in one continuous session. In Empire’s prompt, this is the built-in way to perform DNS investigations because it provides a persistent, interactive interface for querying DNS records.

The other tools are generally used for single queries or non-interactive workflows. dig is typically invoked per query and pagination of results isn’t the same interactive session experience. host is a straightforward one-shot resolver for specific queries. whois is for domain registration information, not DNS record lookups, so it isn’t suitable for interactive DNS enumeration.