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Computer Networks
Entrance Exams
Q
A false positive can be defined as ________
AA. An alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that, upon further inspection, turns out to represent legitimate network traffic or behavior
BB. An alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that is not running on the network
CC. The lack of an alert for nefarious activity
DD. Both an alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that, upon further inspection, turns out to represent legitimate network traffic or behavior and an alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that is not running on the network
Correct Answer:
D. D. Both an alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that, upon further inspection, turns out to represent legitimate network traffic or behavior and an alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that is not running on the network
Explanation:
A false positive is any alert that indicates nefarious activity on a system that, upon further inspection, turns out to represent legitimate network traffic or behavior.