Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 595

William is examining a log entry that reads 192.168.0.1 - - [18/Jan/2020:12:42:29 +0000] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 1861. Which of the following logs does the log entry belong to?

Answer options

• A. The common log format of Apache access log
• B. IIS log
• C. The combined log format of Apache access log
• D. Apache error log

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The log entry follows the common log format used by Apache access logs, which is characterized by its specific structure including IP address, date, request method, and status code. The other options, such as IIS log and Apache error log, have different formats and purposes, making them incorrect for this particular log entry.