200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
During an incident, a SOC Tier 1 analyst identifies a series of failed login attempts from an internal IP address. The analyst escalates the alert. What is the primary role of a Tier 2 analyst in this scenario?
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 deeper investigation and correlate events
Tier 2 analysts perform deeper investigation, correlation, and analysis beyond initial triage.
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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Monitor alerts and perform initial triage
Why it's wrong here
That is Tier 1's role.
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Make decisions on business impact and notification
Why it's wrong here
That is usually CISO or management.
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Conduct threat hunting and advanced forensics
Why it's wrong here
That is typically Tier 3.
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Perform deeper investigation and correlate events
Why this is correct
Tier 2 analysts investigate escalated alerts and correlate data.
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