312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid reasons for an analyst to escalate a SIEM incident?
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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Confirmed evidence of malicious intent or unauthorized access.
High-impact assets and confirmed malicious activity are primary escalation criteria.
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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The user likes the alert's name.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid reason.
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Confirmed evidence of malicious intent or unauthorized access.
Why this is correct
Confirmed threats must be handled immediately.
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The alert was generated by a junior analyst.
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is based on threat, not person.
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The alert involves a critical production server.
Why this is correct
Critical assets warrant immediate attention.
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The SIEM license is expiring soon.
Why it's wrong here
This is an admin issue, not an incident.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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