CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 208

Which of the following alert types is the most likely to be ignored over time?

Answer options

• A. True positive
• B. True negative
• C. False positive
• D. False negative

Correct answer: C

Explanation

False positive alerts can lead to desensitization, causing users to disregard them over time as they are perceived as non-threatening. True positives and true negatives provide valuable information, while false negatives indicate missed detections, making them less likely to be ignored.