200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A SOC Tier 1 analyst is processing alerts. Which THREE tasks are typical for a Tier 1 analyst? (Select three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Execute basic investigation using standard tools
Tier 1 tasks include alert monitoring, initial triage, and basic investigation.
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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Conduct deep malware analysis
Why it's wrong here
Deep analysis is typically Tier 2 or Tier 3.
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Develop new detection signatures
Why it's wrong here
Signature development is usually Tier 3.
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Execute basic investigation using standard tools
Why this is correct
Tier 1 uses predefined playbooks.
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Monitor alerts and events
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring is a Tier 1 function.
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Perform initial triage and categorization
Why this is correct
Tier 1 determines if an alert is a true positive.
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