312-39 Incident Detection And Triage Practice Question
You are using a SIEM and notice that logs from a critical Windows server are missing. You verify the agent is running and the network is clear. What is the next step?
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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Check the SIEM ingestion error logs for agent authentication issues.
Checking the SIEM ingestion logs or agent logs is the logical step to identify why the data is not reaching the SIEM.
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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Reinstall the OS on the server.
Why it's wrong here
Reinstalling is unnecessary and disruptive.
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Increase the server CPU.
Why it's wrong here
CPU has no effect on log transmission.
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Check the SIEM ingestion error logs for agent authentication issues.
Why this is correct
Errors in logs will point to the root cause (e.g., certificate expiry).
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Delete the server from the SIEM asset list.
Why it's wrong here
This deletes evidence.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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