312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
You are using an EDR to hunt for persistent scheduled tasks. Which artifact should you analyze to see tasks created within the last 24 hours?
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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System event logs (Event ID 4698)
The Task Scheduler event logs, specifically Event ID 4698, document the creation of scheduled tasks.
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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Registry 'Run' keys
Why it's wrong here
These are for persistence but not tasks.
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System event logs (Event ID 4698)
Why this is correct
Event ID 4698 captures scheduled task creation.
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Application event logs
Why it's wrong here
Application logs do not track system tasks.
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Security event logs (Event ID 4624)
Why it's wrong here
This tracks logins, not task creation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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