212-89 Network Incidents Practice Question
A security analyst is investigating lateral movement using PowerShell Remoting (WinRM). Which Windows Event Log should be prioritized to confirm the execution of remote commands?
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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Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational
Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational (Event ID 4104) logs the actual script block execution, which is vital for detecting malicious PowerShell commands.
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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Application Log
Why it's wrong here
This log tracks general application errors and events.
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Security Log
Why it's wrong here
Security logs track logins, not the specific code executed in a session.
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System Log
Why it's wrong here
The System log does not contain granular script block execution details.
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Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational
Why this is correct
This log contains detailed PowerShell execution history.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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