312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
Which TWO log sources are most essential when hunting for adversary use of living-off-the-land binaries (LotL)?
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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Sysmon Event ID 1
Security logs (4688) capture process launches with command lines, while Sysmon (Event ID 1) provides the parent-child context and hash 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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Sysmon Event ID 1
Why this is correct
Essential for process genealogy and SHA256 hashing.
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System Event Log (Event ID 7045)
Why it's wrong here
Specific to service installation.
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DHCP Server logs
Why it's wrong here
Focuses on network addressing.
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DNS Query logs
Why it's wrong here
Focuses on name resolution.
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Security Event Log (Event ID 4688)
Why this is correct
Records process creation with command-line arguments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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