312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which TWO types of logs are most useful for detecting lateral movement?
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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Windows Event Log (Logon events)
Authentication logs (logons) and network traffic (NetFlow/SMB) are the primary indicators of 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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System temperature logs
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Application log
Why it's wrong here
Less relevant for movement.
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Windows Event Log (Logon events)
Why this is correct
Detects account movement.
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Network flow logs (SMB/RDP)
Why this is correct
Captures the movement traffic.
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Printer spooler logs
Why it's wrong here
Not typically used for lateral movement.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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