The MCQ section consists of 80 questions.

You have 1 hour to complete this section.

Questions cover a broad range of SOC fundamentals, threat detection, incident response, and security concepts.

The questions get more challenging as you progress.

Pay close attention to keywords like "NOT," "EXCEPT," or "BEST."

Identify the core concept being tested before looking at the answer choices.

If unsure, eliminate obviously incorrect answers to improve your chances of selecting the correct one.

Apply real-world SOC principles and logic when answering questions.

Consider how an analyst would approach the problem in a security operations centre environment.

Understand common security terms, attack techniques, and incident response steps.

Focus on important frameworks like the MITRE ATT&CK matrix and NIST incident response cycle.

If the question involves log analysis or security tools, eliminate answers that don’t align with known best practices.

Pay attention to log types, response steps, and SIEM-related concepts.

Don’t spend too long on any single question.

If stuck, bookmark it for review and move forward – come back if time permits.

Stay calm and focused – stress can lead to misreading questions.

Ensure a stable internet connection before starting.

Review your answers if time allows – avoid changing correct responses unless absolutely necessary.