200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
A security analyst receives an alert for a known malware signature in an outbound file transfer. After investigation, the file is confirmed as benign software. This alert is classified as:
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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False positive
A false positive occurs when an alert is triggered but no actual attack exists. The file is benign, so the alert is incorrect.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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False positive
Why this is correct
Alert triggered but no attack present.
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True positive
Why it's wrong here
This would require a real attack confirmed.
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False negative
Why it's wrong here
This would be a missed attack.
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True negative
Why it's wrong here
No alert and no attack; here alert occurred.
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