212-89 Web Application Incidents Practice Question
A developer reports that a specific user is receiving 500 Internal Server Errors. Where is the first place to look to determine if this is an incident?
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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Error logs
The server's application error log contains the traceback and specific exception details for 500 errors, which often reveal if an attacker is triggering crashes.
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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Error logs
Why this is correct
Application error logs provide the necessary context on why the request failed (e.g., code exception).
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Firewall logs
Why it's wrong here
Firewall logs focus on network-level connections, not application-level errors.
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DNS logs
Why it's wrong here
DNS logs monitor domain name resolutions and are irrelevant to application errors.
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Access logs
Why it's wrong here
Access logs confirm the 500 error occurred but do not explain why.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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