212-89 First Response Practice Question
You are responding to a web-based attack. Which log source is most critical for identifying the origin of a SQL injection attempt?
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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Web server access logs.
Web server access logs contain the request methods and query strings used to deliver the attack payload.
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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DHCP logs.
Why it's wrong here
These logs link IPs to MAC addresses, which is secondary to the web request.
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Windows System Event log.
Why it's wrong here
This shows OS-level events, not web application layer data.
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Application crash dumps.
Why it's wrong here
These logs help debug software, not analyze attacks.
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Web server access logs.
Why this is correct
These logs capture the HTTP requests containing malicious input.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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