SecOps-Pro SOC Fundamentals And Operations Practice Question
Which TWO types of logs are critical for investigating a potential data exfiltration event?
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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Traffic logs
Traffic logs and file access/system logs are necessary to reconstruct data exfiltration movements.
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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Traffic logs
Why this is correct
Shows the flow of data out of the network.
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Printer configuration logs
Why it's wrong here
Generally irrelevant to data exfiltration.
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Power management logs
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant to data exfiltration.
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Room temperature logs
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant to SOC operations.
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System and file activity logs
Why this is correct
Shows the source file access patterns.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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