200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
A SOC analyst sees an alert for 'Possible SQL Injection' on a web server. Reviewing the PCAP, the analyst finds the parameter 'id=1 OR 1=1' in the HTTP request. However, the web server returns a normal page with no signs of compromise. What is the correct classification?
Answer choices
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
The alert fired on a pattern that resembles SQL injection, but the server was not vulnerable or the input was sanitized; thus no actual attack occurred.
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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True negative
Why it's wrong here
A true negative would have no alert.
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False negative
Why it's wrong here
A false negative would be a missed attack.
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False positive
Why this is correct
The alert triggered but no real attack took place.
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True positive
Why it's wrong here
No actual attack was successful.
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