212-89 Web Application Incidents Practice Question
When responding to a SQL injection incident, which TWO areas of the database server logs should be prioritized for review?
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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Database user activity/audit logs
Database logs and audit logs provide the necessary visibility into query execution and unauthorized access.
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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Operating system kernel logs
Why it's wrong here
Kernel logs are too low-level for SQL injection analysis.
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Database backup completion logs
Why it's wrong here
These track maintenance tasks, not active exploits.
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Database user activity/audit logs
Why this is correct
These show if the attacker is attempting to escalate privileges or access unauthorized data.
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Network interface statistics
Why it's wrong here
These are metrics, not security logs.
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Database query execution logs
Why this is correct
These logs show the exact SQL statements being executed, which confirms the injection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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