212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
During the identification phase, you notice a high volume of traffic from an unknown IP to your web server. What is the most appropriate action to take first?
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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Analyze the traffic logs to determine the nature of the activity
Analyzing the traffic confirms whether it is an attack or benign activity before taking disruptive action.
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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Block the IP at the firewall immediately
Why it's wrong here
Blocking without analysis might disrupt legitimate business traffic.
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Notify the local law enforcement
Why it's wrong here
Law enforcement is only notified after an incident is confirmed and severity is assessed.
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Analyze the traffic logs to determine the nature of the activity
Why this is correct
Identification requires analysis to confirm the incident and scope.
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Shut down the web server
Why it's wrong here
This causes a denial of service, potentially worse than the incident.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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