Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) — Question 45

A file is identified as malware by the Local Analysis module whereas WildFire verdict is Benign, Assuming WildFire is accurate. Which statement is correct for the incident?

Answer options

• A. It is true positive.
• B. It is false positive.
• C. It is a false negative.
• D. It is true negative.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a false positive occurs when a system incorrectly identifies a benign file as malicious. In this case, since the Local Analysis module flagged the file as malware while WildFire deemed it Benign, it indicates an error in the Local Analysis module's assessment. The other options do not apply because they refer to different types of accuracy regarding malware detection.