200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
A Windows Event Log analysis reveals Event ID 4720 and 4726 occurrences for the same account within a short time. Which TWO actions were performed? (Select 2)
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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User account was deleted
Event ID 4720 indicates account creation, and 4726 indicates account deletion. The rapid creation and deletion may indicate an attempt to avoid detection or create a temporary account.
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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User account was locked
Why it's wrong here
Account lockout produces event ID 4740, not 4720 or 4726, which signify account creation and deletion. It is tempting because lockouts are frequent security events tied to the same account, and would be correct if the log showed repeated failed logons triggering a lockout.
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User account was deleted
Why this is correct
Event ID 4726 is logged by Windows Security auditing when a user account object is deleted from Active Directory. Its appearance for the same account shortly after creation confirms deletion occurred, matching the stem's request to identify the actions performed.
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Group policy was updated
Why it's wrong here
Group policy changes generate their own event IDs, not 4720 and 4726, which record account creation and deletion respectively. It is tempting because policy updates are common audit events, and would be correct if the log showed directory service change events rather than a paired account lifecycle.
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User logged on successfully
Why it's wrong here
Event ID 4720 records account creation and 4726 records account deletion; a successful logon generates 4624, not either of these. It is tempting because 4720 and 4726 both concern a user account, so a logon event appears related, but the pair specifically evidences an account being created and then removed.
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User account was created
Why this is correct
Event ID 4720 is generated by Windows Security auditing whenever a new user account object is created. Its presence for the account in question confirms creation occurred, satisfying the stem's requirement to identify one of the two actions performed.
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