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CAS-004 Practice Question: A SOC manager is considering implementing a SOAR…
A SOC manager is considering implementing a SOAR platform. Which is the primary benefit of SOAR in day-to-day operations?
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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Automated playbook execution and orchestration of response actions
SOAR automates repetitive tasks and orchestrates workflows, enabling faster and consistent incident response. Option B is wrong because SOAR is not primarily for centralized log storage; that's typically a SIEM or log management system. Option C is wrong because SOAR does not replace human analysts; it augments them. Option D is wrong because reducing false positive alerts is primarily a function of SIEM tuning, not SOAR. SOAR can help by automating responses, but it does not directly reduce false positives.
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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Automated playbook execution and orchestration of response actions
Why this is correct
SOAR automates incident response playbooks, reducing manual effort and response time.
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Centralized storage of all security logs
Why it's wrong here
Log storage is a SIEM function, not SOAR.
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Elimination of the need for human analysts
Why it's wrong here
SOAR augments analysts but does not replace them.
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Reduction in false positive alerts from the SIEM
Why it's wrong here
False positive reduction is achieved through SIEM tuning and analytics, not SOAR.
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