312-39 SOC For Cloud Environments Practice Question
You are investigating an unauthorized login to an AWS IAM role. You need to determine the specific API call that was made and the source IP address. Which AWS service should you query?
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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AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail provides comprehensive logs for all API calls made within an AWS account, including the identity that made the call and the source IP address.
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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AWS Systems Manager
Why it's wrong here
Systems Manager is used for operational tasks and fleet management, not security auditing of API calls.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config tracks resource configuration changes, not API activity logs.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why this is correct
CloudTrail records AWS API calls and related events for your account.
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Amazon GuardDuty
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty detects threats but does not provide raw API logs for forensic analysis.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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