312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
What is a 'log source' in the context of a SIEM?
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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Any device or application generating security logs.
Any device or application that generates logs (firewalls, servers, databases) is a log source.
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 database storing the logs.
Why it's wrong here
The database is the destination, not the source.
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The SIEM administrator's computer.
Why it's wrong here
The admin computer is not a source.
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A physical cable.
Why it's wrong here
Cables are not log sources.
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Any device or application generating security logs.
Why this is correct
Log sources are the data contributors to a SIEM.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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