312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
You are reviewing a SIEM alert and see a 'Successful login' from an unusual location. What is the next logical action?
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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Contact the user to verify if they are traveling.
Verifying with the user is a quick way to confirm if the login was legitimate.
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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Contact the user to verify if they are traveling.
Why this is correct
Direct verification is the most efficient triage step.
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Disable the user's account immediately.
Why it's wrong here
This is too disruptive without verification.
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Reformat the user's laptop.
Why it's wrong here
This is an excessive response.
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Shut down the entire domain.
Why it's wrong here
This is a massive business disruption.
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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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