A Cloud Security Analyst Performs a Vulnerability Scan on a Web

question 168

Multiple Choice

A cloud security analyst performs a vulnerability scan on a web application server across all staging environments. According to the vulnerability scan, the web content featured on the server in the staging environment is located on the C:\ drive, which is the same location housing the operating system. The analyst determines the results are false positive and submits a report, which includes artifacts supporting the claim to the CAB. Given this scenario, which of the following test plans would be the MOST appropriate to include in the report?

• A) Penetration test plan
• B) Vulnerability test plan
• C) User acceptance test plan
• D) Smoke test plan

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

The correlation coefficient is a statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

Stepwise Regression

A method of regression analysis that involves automatic selection of independent variables to use in a model based on certain criteria.

Backward Elimination

A stepwise regression technique where all predictors are included in the model initially, and then the least significant predictor is removed step-by-step until the best model is identified.

Forward Selection

A stepwise approach in model selection where variables are added one by one based on their statistical significance.