312-85 Data Analysis Practice Question
You are analyzing an adversary's 'Infrastructure'. You note that they rotate IP addresses every 24 hours. Which analysis technique is most effective for mapping this persistent behavior?
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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Time-series analysis of IP resolution logs.
Time-series analysis allows you to plot the rotation interval, revealing the temporal pattern of the infrastructure change.
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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Time-series analysis of IP resolution logs.
Why this is correct
This reveals the regularity of the infrastructure shifts.
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Vulnerability scanning.
Why it's wrong here
Scanning does not map infrastructure rotation patterns.
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Qualitative SWOT analysis.
Why it's wrong here
SWOT is for business strategy.
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Static analysis of the malware binary.
Why it's wrong here
Static analysis doesn't address infrastructure rotation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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