312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
What is the primary goal of the 'Eradication' phase in incident response?
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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To remove the threat from the environment
To remove all traces of the threat (malware, backdoors, compromised accounts) from the environment.
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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To identify the root cause
Why it's wrong here
This is part of detection/analysis.
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To remove the threat from the environment
Why this is correct
Eradication is the process of cleaning the environment.
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To restore business operations
Why it's wrong here
This is the Recovery phase.
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To report to stakeholders
Why it's wrong here
This is done throughout the process.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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