212-89 Network Incidents Practice Question
Which TWO of the following indicators are primary artifacts to look for when investigating potential lateral movement on a Windows network?
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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Event ID 7045 (Service Installation)
Service installation and login events (4624/4625) are primary methods for lateral movement.
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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Event ID 7045 (Service Installation)
Why this is correct
Attackers often install services to maintain persistence during lateral moves.
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Event ID 1000 (Application Error)
Why it's wrong here
This tracks software crashes.
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Event ID 4624 (Logon)
Why this is correct
This event tracks user logins and is central to detecting lateral movement.
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Event ID 4688 (Process Creation)
Why it's wrong here
While useful, it is not as specific as logins and service installs for lateral movement.
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Event ID 1102 (Log Cleared)
Why it's wrong here
This is an anti-forensics indicator, not specifically lateral movement.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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