200-201 Host-Based Analysis Practice Question
A Windows event log review shows Event ID 4625 multiple times from a single source IP. What does this event indicate, and which log contains it?
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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Failed logon; Security log
Event ID 4625 is a failed logon attempt, recorded in the Security log.
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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Successful logon; System log
Why it's wrong here
Successful logon is Event ID 4624 in Security log.
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Service start; System log
Why it's wrong here
Service start events are in System log, not Security log.
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Failed logon; Security log
Why this is correct
Event ID 4625 indicates failed logon and is found in the Security event log.
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Account creation; Application log
Why it's wrong here
Account creation is Event ID 4720 in Security log.
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