212-89 Web Application Incidents Practice Question

Which THREE factors should be considered when tuning a WAF to reduce false positives for an application?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

The specific needs and expected input patterns of the application

Tuning must balance security requirements, application behavior, and maintenance of the rule set.

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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The number of users accessing the site
Why it's wrong here
User count is not a factor in WAF rule tuning.
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The specific needs and expected input patterns of the application
Why this is correct
Understanding the application helps create accurate and valid rules.
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The geographic location of the servers
Why it's wrong here
Location does not affect the logic of the security rules.
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The impact of the proposed exception on the overall security posture
Why this is correct
Every exception increases risk; this must be weighed carefully.
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The frequency and type of false positives being logged
Why this is correct
Analyzing the false positives is the first step toward effective tuning.

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