312-85 Data Collection And Processing Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are considered challenges when ingesting threat intelligence feeds?
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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Lack of standardized formatting.
Data volume, lack of standardization, and quality/noise are the most significant hurdles in intelligence ingestion.
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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Lack of standardized formatting.
Why this is correct
Disparate formats create significant processing overhead.
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Data volume exceeding processing capacity.
Why this is correct
Volume is a common technical constraint.
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Lack of internet access.
Why it's wrong here
Most systems are designed with internet connectivity in mind.
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Defaulting to TLP:CLEAR.
Why it's wrong here
This is a security policy choice, not an ingestion challenge.
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High volume of false positives (noise).
Why this is correct
Noise quality is a major challenge for analysts.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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