6.4 Explain the Functions of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   How does orchestration improve security operations compared to using isolated tools?

   • AIt enables tools to share data and trigger actions across each other, creating a coordinated response
   • BIt eliminates the need for any human intervention in security operations
   • CIt allows each tool to operate independently without sharing data, reducing complexity
   • DIt replaces the SIEM as the primary log management system
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2. 2foundation · easy

   How does SOAR facilitate incident response through its response function?

   • ABy automatically patching all vulnerabilities in the organization's software
   • BBy providing a firewall that blocks malicious traffic at the network perimeter
   • CBy providing case management, collaboration tools, and automated remediation actions
   • DBy replacing the need for a SIEM to detect security events
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4. 3application · medium

   An organization uses separate tools for email security, endpoint protection, and network monitoring. When a phishing email is reported, an analyst must manually check the email security tool, then the endpoint protection tool, and then the network monitoring tool to see if any other systems are affected. The team wants to automate this multi-tool investigation. What is the primary SOAR function that enables this?

   • APlaybooks, which define the steps but require manual execution.
   • BAutomation, which executes the workflow steps without human intervention.
   • CResponse, which provides case management and collaboration.
   • DOrchestration, which coordinates the actions of multiple security tools.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key benefit of implementing SOAR?

   • AIt reduces response times by automating repetitive tasks
   • BIt guarantees that no security incident will ever occur
   • CIt eliminates the need for security monitoring tools
   • DIt replaces the need for human security analysts
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6. 5application · medium

   A SOC manager is evaluating a SOAR platform. The team currently spends 30 minutes per alert on manual triage, and the average response time for critical incidents is 45 minutes. The manager wants to present the benefits of SOAR to executives. Which benefit is most directly supported by these metrics?

   • AImproved compliance with regulatory requirements.
   • BEnhanced threat intelligence sharing with external partners.
   • CReduced response times through automated triage and enrichment.
   • DIncreased security team headcount to handle more alerts.
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