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200-201 Practice Question: An organization's security policy requires that…
An organization's security policy requires that all security incidents be reported within one hour of discovery. A junior analyst notices an unauthorized login attempt but is unsure if it qualifies as an incident. What should the analyst do first?
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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Report the suspicious activity immediately
Reporting suspicious activity immediately aligns with the policy, even if not confirmed. Waiting or deleting logs could violate reporting requirements.
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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Delete the logs to avoid false alarms
Why it's wrong here
Deleting logs is destructive and violates evidence preservation requirements.
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Wait until the incident is confirmed
Why it's wrong here
Waiting could exceed the one-hour reporting window.
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Investigate on their own without reporting
Why it's wrong here
Self-investigation delays reporting and may violate policy.
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Report the suspicious activity immediately
Why this is correct
Proactive reporting ensures policy compliance and allows further investigation.
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