312-85 Data Analysis Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when evaluating the reliability of threat intelligence data used in your analysis?
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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The timeliness of the intelligence.
Data reliability depends on the source's history, the timeliness of the reporting, and the ability to verify the data.
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 size of the vendor's marketing department.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant metric.
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The timeliness of the intelligence.
Why this is correct
Old intelligence may no longer be relevant.
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The historical accuracy of the source.
Why this is correct
Consistent accuracy builds reliability.
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Corroboration from other independent sources.
Why this is correct
Multiple sources agreeing increases confidence.
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The format of the document (PDF vs CSV).
Why it's wrong here
Format does not affect reliability.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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