200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A SOC Tier 1 analyst receives an alert for a potential malware infection. What is the primary responsibility of the Tier 1 analyst?
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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Perform initial triage and basic investigation
Tier 1 analysts monitor alerts and perform initial triage to determine if further investigation is needed.
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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Communicate with the media
Why it's wrong here
PR handles external communication.
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Develop detection signatures
Why it's wrong here
This is typically a Tier 3 function.
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Conduct advanced malware analysis
Why it's wrong here
This is a Tier 3 responsibility.
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Perform initial triage and basic investigation
Why this is correct
Tier 1 handles initial alert triage and basic investigation.
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