While Testing a New Vulnerability Scanner, a Technician Becomes Concerned

question 275

Multiple Choice

While testing a new vulnerability scanner, a technician becomes concerned about reports that list security concerns that are not present on the systems being tested. Which of the following BEST describes this flaw?

• A) False positives
• B) Crossover error rate
• C) Uncredentialed scan
• D) Passive security controls

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Definitions:

Merchandising Company

A type of business that purchases goods in a finished condition for resale without further processing.

Sells Directly

A method where companies sell their products or services directly to consumers without involving intermediaries, aiming to enhance customer relationships and control the sales process.

Retailer

A business or person that sells goods directly to consumers for their use or consumption, rather than to other businesses or wholesalers.

Perpetual Inventory Systems

This approach to inventory accounting instantly captures sales or purchases of inventory through computerized point-of-sale systems and software for enterprise asset management.