Automated static analysis tools often produce _______ which are irrelevant warnings or false indications.
- Ambiguities
- False negatives
- False positives
- Red herrings
False positives refer to warnings or indications produced by automated static analysis tools that are not actual issues in the code. While they can cause initial concern, upon review, they turn out to be irrelevant or incorrect. It's essential to distinguish them from real issues to ensure productive and accurate software testing.
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