200-201 Security Monitoring Practice Question
Which log source would provide the most detailed information about HTTP requests, including URLs and user agents?
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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Web server logs
Web server logs capture HTTP requests with details like URL, method, response code, and user-agent. They are the best source for HTTP traffic details.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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DNS logs
Why it's wrong here
DNS logs record domain queries, not HTTP details.
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Firewall logs
Why it's wrong here
Firewall logs show allow/deny decisions, not HTTP details.
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Web server logs
Why this is correct
Web server logs record access details including URL, method, user-agent, etc.
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System logs
Why it's wrong here
System logs record OS events, not HTTP requests.
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