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CRISC Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
Exhibit
ALERT: SQL Injection Attempt detected from IP 10.0.0.5 to server DB01 at 14:23:45 Action: Blocked by WAF. Alert escalated to SOC. SOC analyst reviewed and determined false positive. Alert closed.
Refer to the exhibit. What does this log entry indicate about the monitoring process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume any automated block indicates an effective process (Option D), but the question specifically asks what the log entry indicates about the monitoring process, and the log shows both categorization and response, making C the more precise answer.
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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The monitoring process includes appropriate categorization and response.
The log entry shows that the monitoring process detected an event, categorized it as 'Medium' severity, and triggered an automated response that blocked the source IP. This demonstrates a complete monitoring lifecycle: detection, classification, and response. Option C is correct because the log explicitly records both the categorization (severity level) and the response action (blocking), indicating the process is functioning as designed.
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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The monitoring process lacks manual validation.
Why it's wrong here
The SOC analyst reviewed and closed the alert, demonstrating manual validation.
- ✗
The monitoring process has a high false positive rate.
Why it's wrong here
A single false positive does not indicate a high rate.
- ✓
The monitoring process includes appropriate categorization and response.
Why this is correct
The process steps indicate proper triage, escalation, and forensic analysis.
- ✗
The monitoring process is effective because the alert was automatically blocked.
Why it's wrong here
Blocking is good, but the process also includes analysis and closure.
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