Simulate the real Certified SOC Analyst (312-39) exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 8 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic 312-39 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (180 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free 312-39 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Certified SOC Analyst (312-39) exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 8 official blueprint domains published by EC-Council, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
312-39 Domain Distribution
Cyber Threats Iocs And Attack Methodology
Forensic Investigation And Malware Analysis
Incident Detection And Triage
Incident Response
Log Management
Proactive Threat Detection
Security Operations And Management
SOC For Cloud Environments
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 312-39 exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your 312-39 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the 312-39 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the 312-39 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
You are analyzing a packet capture (PCAP) and find a beaconing pattern with a consistent 30-second interval and jitter of 5%. Which detection strategy is most effective for this IoC?
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While investigating a potential malware infection, a SOC analyst needs to determine if a specific binary has been analyzed by the security community before. Which platform is the industry standard for checking the reputation of a file hash across dozens of antivirus engines?
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What is the purpose of normalizing logs in a SIEM?
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A SIEM alert indicates multiple failed logins followed by a successful login from a new IP in Splunk Enterprise Security. As a first responder, which dashboard should you navigate to in order to verify the MITRE ATT&CK mapping of this behavior?
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You are defining log retention policies. According to general compliance standards like PCI-DSS, what is the primary requirement for log retention?
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You are configuring an EDR tool to detect potential credential dumping. Which specific behavioral indicator is most effective at identifying an attacker attempting to access the LSASS process memory?
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Which role is responsible for the ongoing tuning of correlation rules and maintaining the SIEM health in a mature SOC?
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In Azure, you suspect a compromised VM is being used for cryptocurrency mining. You want to see process-level execution details on that VM. Which tool should you use?
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Answer all 8 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the 312-39 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The 312-39 exam lasts 180 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most 312-39 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
EC-Council writes many 312-39 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real 312-39 is a mental marathon lasting 180 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 180 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
200
On the real exam
Time limit
180 min
0.9 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The 312-39 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 700/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free 312-39 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length 312-39 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 700/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass 312-39 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
No — all Courseiva questions are original, written by certified engineers against public EC-Council exam blueprints. Exam dumps are memorised real exam questions shared illegally. Using dumps violates your EC-Council certification agreement and can result in your certification being revoked. Our questions make you genuinely competent, not just test-day lucky.
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