212-89 First Response Practice Question
A user reports a 'missing' file that was present earlier. What is the first thing you should check in a forensic triage?
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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File system logs or audit logs for file deletion events.
Checking the file system journals or event logs (Event ID 4663 for file deletion) is the first step to understand if a file was deleted.
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 recycle bin.
Why it's wrong here
While useful, it doesn't log the action for forensic purposes.
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The backup server.
Why it's wrong here
Backups are for recovery, not investigative triage.
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The user's email.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant to file system activity.
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File system logs or audit logs for file deletion events.
Why this is correct
This provides definitive proof of what happened to the file.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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