312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which THREE items should be included in a standard incident containment report?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Current status of affected hosts
The report must detail what was done, when, and the status of the containment.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Current status of affected hosts
Why this is correct
Required for situational awareness.
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Timestamp of containment actions
Why this is correct
Necessary for audit.
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The analyst's home address
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Employee payroll details
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Technical methods used for containment
Why this is correct
Required for documentation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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