200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A SOC analyst at Tier 1 receives an alert for a known malware signature. After initial investigation, the analyst finds that the alert is a false positive caused by an outdated signature. What should the analyst do next?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Close the alert and document the finding
Tier 1 analysts handle basic investigation and can close false positives. Updating signatures is outside their scope.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Escalate the alert to Tier 2 for further analysis
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is unnecessary for a confirmed false positive.
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Update the signature database on the security tools
Why it's wrong here
Updating signatures is typically a Tier 2/3 or administrator task.
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Initiate the containment process
Why it's wrong here
Containment is not needed for a false positive.
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Close the alert and document the finding
Why this is correct
Tier 1 can close false positive alerts after confirmation and documentation.
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