312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
You need to verify if an executable is malicious. Which site is most effective for checking the hash against multiple antivirus engines?
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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VirusTotal
VirusTotal aggregates results from multiple AV vendors, providing a comprehensive report on a file hash.
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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VirusTotal
Why this is correct
VirusTotal checks hashes against a massive engine database.
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Google Search
Why it's wrong here
Google is for general research, not specialized analysis.
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Microsoft Update
Why it's wrong here
This is for software updates.
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WHOIS
Why it's wrong here
This is for domain ownership.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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