312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which TWO indicators should an analyst watch for in a potential phishing campaign?
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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Suspicious sender address
Unusual sender addresses and urgent language are classic phishing indicators.
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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Suspicious sender address
Why this is correct
Primary indicator of spoofing.
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The email is sent during business hours
Why it's wrong here
Standard for any email.
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The email has a subject line
Why it's wrong here
Standard for any email.
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The email is from the CEO
Why it's wrong here
CEO emails are common, check headers instead.
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Urgent/threatening tone
Why this is correct
Classic psychological manipulation.
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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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