- A
DeviceProcessEvents
Why wrong: Incorrect. DeviceProcessEvents contains process creation events, not network connections or the initiating process for outbound connections.
- B
DeviceFileEvents
Why wrong: Incorrect. DeviceFileEvents tracks file events such as creation, modification, and deletion, not network connections.
- C
DeviceNetworkEvents
Correct. DeviceNetworkEvents includes network connection events with details about the initiating process, such as process ID and name.
- D
DeviceEvents
Why wrong: Incorrect. DeviceEvents captures various system events but does not specifically provide the initiating process for network connections.
Question 369 of 1,639
SC-200 DeviceNetworkEvents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: deviceNetworkEvents. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
During a threat hunt, an analyst discovers that a user's device has been sending large amounts of data to an external IP address associated with a known C2 server. The analyst wants to trace the process responsible for the outbound connections. Which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint advanced hunting table should be queried to find the process that initiated the network connections?
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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DeviceNetworkEvents
DeviceNetworkEvents is the correct table because it captures network connection events, including the initiating process ID and name. This allows the analyst to identify which process established the outbound connection to the C2 server. DeviceProcessEvents only records process creation events, not network connections. DeviceEvents contains various system events but not detailed network connection data. DeviceFileEvents tracks file-related events such as creation and modification, not network connections.
Key principle: DeviceNetworkEvents
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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DeviceProcessEvents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. DeviceProcessEvents contains process creation events, not network connections or the initiating process for outbound connections.
- ✗
DeviceFileEvents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. DeviceFileEvents tracks file events such as creation, modification, and deletion, not network connections.
- ✓
DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
Correct. DeviceNetworkEvents includes network connection events with details about the initiating process, such as process ID and name.
Related concept
DeviceNetworkEvents
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DeviceEvents
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. DeviceEvents captures various system events but does not specifically provide the initiating process for network connections.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A common trap is choosing DeviceProcessEvents thinking the process initiating the connection is captured there, but network connections are logged in DeviceNetworkEvents with the initiating process details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- DeviceNetworkEvents
- DeviceProcessEvents
- Advanced hunting
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
DeviceNetworkEvents
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What does this SC-200 question test?
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — DeviceNetworkEvents.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: DeviceNetworkEvents — DeviceNetworkEvents is the correct table because it captures network connection events, including the initiating process ID and name. This allows the analyst to identify which process established the outbound connection to the C2 server. DeviceProcessEvents only records process creation events, not network connections. DeviceEvents contains various system events but not detailed network connection data. DeviceFileEvents tracks file-related events such as creation and modification, not network connections.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
DeviceNetworkEvents
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