312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common attributes used to prioritize security alerts during the triage process?
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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Number of affected systems
Business criticality, threat intelligence context, and the number of affected hosts are fundamental metrics for determining the priority of an incident.
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 color scheme of the SIEM dashboard
Why it's wrong here
This is purely aesthetic.
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Number of affected systems
Why this is correct
Scope increases severity and priority.
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The time of day the alert was generated
Why it's wrong here
While useful, it is not a direct metric for priority.
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Asset Value/Business Criticality
Why this is correct
High-value assets take priority.
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Threat Intelligence Reputation Score
Why this is correct
Known bad indicators increase priority.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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