312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
A SOC analyst is tasked with reducing 'alert fatigue' by categorizing alerts based on their MITRE ATT&CK technique mapping. Which phase of the incident response lifecycle is the analyst performing?
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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Alert Triage and Prioritization
Triage and prioritization involve categorizing and assessing the urgency of alerts to focus on the most critical threats.
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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Alert Triage and Prioritization
Why this is correct
Categorizing alerts by technique is a standard triage activity.
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Vulnerability Assessment
Why it's wrong here
This involves scanning for weaknesses, not alert management.
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Correlation Rule Development
Why it's wrong here
This involves creating the logic, not managing the resulting alert flow.
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Incident Eradication
Why it's wrong here
Eradication happens after the investigation is complete and the threat is confirmed.
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Log Retention Analysis
Why it's wrong here
This is related to compliance and storage management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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