Free 212-89 practice test — 206+ 212-89 practice questions with detailed explanations across all 6 official 212-89 exam domains. Every set is scored and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
Courseiva includes 206+ Certified Incident Handler (212-89) practice questions across the official exam domains.
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This free 212-89 practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real Certified Incident Handler (212-89) exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by EC-Council, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The 212-89 blueprint is divided into 6weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like Network Incidents and Malware Incidents contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
212-89 Exam Blueprint — 6 Domains
Network Incidents
Malware Incidents
Incident Handling Process
Web Application Incidents
Email Incidents
First Response
17 numbered sets, 6 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
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Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass 212-89 on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each 212-89 question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which 212-89 domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real 212-89 gives you roughly 0.9 minutes per question. Use the 60 or 120-question sessions to practise hitting that pace comfortably.
Most candidates who pass 212-89 on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 206+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 6 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
You are investigating a compromised Linux host. Using 'tcpdump' to capture traffic on interface eth0 to analyze C2 communication on port 443, which command is most efficient for saving the output to a file for later analysis in Wireshark?
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You have identified an infected machine and need to perform a memory dump before it is wiped. Which tool is the industry standard for acquiring a full memory dump on a Windows machine for incident response?
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You are managing chain of custody for a physical server seized during an investigation. What is the most critical action to ensure the evidence remains admissible in court?
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An attacker is using a slow-rate HTTP POST request to exhaust server resources. Which ModSecurity directive should be adjusted to mitigate this behavior?
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What is the primary risk associated with 'Executive Spoofing' or BEC (Business Email Compromise)?
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During an incident, a responder needs to capture the ARP cache to identify potential local spoofing. Which tool provides this information?
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While analyzing an email header, you observe an SPF 'softfail'. What does this imply?
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An email header contains 'X-Forefront-Antispam-Report'. What can an analyst determine from this?
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Which of the following is a symptom of an 'Email Forwarding Rule' attack?
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An employee receives a suspicious email asking to verify account details by clicking a link. What is the most effective user behavior to mitigate this?
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What is the 'First Responder Toolkit' used for during an incident?
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In the context of the NIST Incident Response Life Cycle, which phase immediately follows the 'Detection and Analysis' phase, specifically focusing on limiting the scope of the compromise?
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When classifying the severity of an incident, which factor should carry the most weight in your decision-making process?
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A first responder is using a 'Live Response' toolkit. What is the main characteristic of these tools?
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You are performing an investigation on a compromised mobile device. What is the primary risk of connecting the device to a standard workstation without a write blocker?
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You are handling a ransomware incident. Which step should be taken before attempting any file recovery?
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You are performing a post-incident review. Which action is the most important to ensure that the 'Lessons Learned' process effectively improves future response capabilities?
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When documenting the chain of custody for a seized laptop, which information is mandatory?
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You discover a suspicious scheduled task on a server. Which Windows tool allows you to export this task for analysis without relying on the GUI?
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While investigating a breach, you need to verify the integrity of a system file. Which process is correct to ensure the file has not been altered?
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Answer all 20 questions to see your domain score breakdown
A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing 212-89 on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official EC-Council documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for 212-89 preparation:
Cover each 212-89 domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing 212-89 score.
On exam day, the 212-89 tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Questions
200
On the real exam
Time limit
180 min
0.9 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The 212-89 exam uses a scaled scoring system — your raw score of correct answers is converted to a score out of 1000. A passing score of 700/1000 does not mean you need 70% of questions correct; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position to achieve 700/1000 on the real exam.
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Every question is written against the official 212-89 exam blueprint published by EC-Council. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass 212-89 on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The 212-89 covers 6 domains: Network Incidents, Malware Incidents, Incident Handling Process, Web Application Incidents, Email Incidents, First Response. Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — Network Incidents and Malware Incidents — should receive the most attention.
Exam dumps are memorised question-and-answer lists taken from actual exam papers, often obtained illegally and shared without EC-Council's authorisation. Using them violates your NDA and EC-Council's certification agreement, and can result in certification revocation. Courseiva questions are 100% original — written by certified engineers to test the same knowledge areas using new scenarios and wording. You learn the material, not just the answers.
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