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200-201 Practice Question: Which THREE are typical sources of log data used…
Which THREE are typical sources of log data used in security monitoring? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between logs that are security-relevant versus operational or environmental logs, so candidates mistakenly choose printer or HVAC logs because they are 'logs' in a general sense, but they lack the authentication, network, or system event data required for security monitoring.
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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Windows Event Logs.
Windows Event Logs are a primary source of security monitoring data because they record critical security events such as logon attempts, account changes, and process creation (Event IDs 4624, 4625, 4688). Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems ingest these logs to detect unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and malware execution.
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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Printer spool logs.
Why it's wrong here
Not security-relevant.
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HVAC system logs.
Why it's wrong here
Operational, not security.
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Windows Event Logs.
Why this is correct
Contain authentication and system events.
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Firewall logs.
Why this is correct
Network traffic logs.
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DNS server logs.
Why this is correct
Reveal domain queries.
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