312-39 SOC For Cloud Environments Practice Question
In Azure, you suspect a compromised VM is being used for cryptocurrency mining. You want to see process-level execution details on that VM. Which tool should you use?
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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Microsoft Defender for Servers
Microsoft Defender for Cloud (specifically the Endpoint protection or integrated EDR) provides process-level visibility and alerts for suspicious activity on VMs.
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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Microsoft Defender for Servers
Why this is correct
Defender for Servers provides EDR capabilities to monitor processes on virtual machines.
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Azure Advisor
Why it's wrong here
Advisor provides cost and performance recommendations.
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Azure Network Watcher
Why it's wrong here
Network Watcher monitors connectivity but not guest-OS process execution.
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Azure Resource Graph
Why it's wrong here
Resource Graph is for inventory management, not process monitoring.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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