What type of files might lose essential network activity records if power is terminated without a proper shutdown?

• A. Event logs
• B. System logs
• C. Application logs
• D. Network configurations

Answer: (A)

When a system loses power unexpectedly, any file that is actively being written can miss the most recent data. Event logs are the records that capture time-stamped system and application events, including those related to network activity such as connection attempts, authentications, and security events. Because these logs are continually updated as events occur, an abrupt shutdown can leave the latest network activity entries unwritten or partially written, causing essential records to be lost. Network configurations are static settings, not activity records, so they aren’t the type of file most at risk of losing important network history. While other logs can be affected, the event logs are the primary place where network-related events are stored, making them the best answer for this scenario.