Which of the Following Explains Why a Vulnerability Scan Might

question 1054

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why a vulnerability scan might return a false positive?

• A) The scan is performed at a time of day when the vulnerability does not exist.
• B) The test is performed against the wrong host.
• C) The signature matches the product but not the version information.
• D) The hosts are evaluated based on an OS-specific profile.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to respond in a desired manner to a previously neutral stimulus by associating it with a stimulus that elicits an automatic response.

Electric Shocks

A form of electrical stimulation applied to certain parts of the body, used in various scientific and medical procedures, sometimes for therapeutic purposes.

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Cognitive Influences

The impact of perception, memory, and judgment on an individual's learning and behavior.