312-85 Data Collection And Processing Practice Question
When normalizing threat data using the STIX 2.1 standard, which field must be populated to define the 'type' of the observable for a file object?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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type
In STIX 2.1, the 'type' field is mandatory for all SDOs and SCOs, and for file objects, it must be set to 'file'.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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name
Why it's wrong here
Name is an optional property.
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type
Why this is correct
The type field is required for all STIX objects.
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spec_version
Why it's wrong here
This defines the STIX version, not the object type.
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hashes
Why it's wrong here
Hashes are a property, not the type identifier.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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