Although a vulnerability scan report shows no vulnerabilities have been discovered, a subsequent
penetration test reveals vulnerabilities on the network. Which of the following has been reported by
the vulnerability scan?
A.
Passive scan
B.
Active scan
C.
False positive
D.
False negative
Explanation:
With a false negative, you are not alerted to a situation when you should be alerted. A False
negative is exactly the opposite of a false positive.