ISC2-CSSLP Domain 3: Secure Software Requirements Welcome to your ISC2-CSSLP Domain 3: Secure Software Requirements 1. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements When incorporating security requirements into a software development project, which of the following best ensures that requirements are both necessary and sufficient? A. Performing a cost-benefit analysis on each requirement B. Consulting with end-users for feedback on usability C. Conducting a threat modeling exercise D. Reviewing similar projects for benchmarking None 2. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements In the context of secure software requirements, what role does the 'Principle of Least Privilege' play? A. It determines the minimum hardware specifications for running the software. B. It guides the allocation of system resources during development. C. It informs the assignment of access controls within the software. D. It dictates the maximum allowable downtime for the software. None 3. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements Which approach is most effective for prioritizing security requirements in software development? A. Following the latest technology trends B. Aligning with the most common software development practices C. Assessing the impact and likelihood of identified threats D. Choosing the easiest requirements to implement None 4. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements When integrating security into the software requirements, what is the significance of 'security by design'? A. It emphasizes the importance of aesthetic considerations in security. B. It requires that security features be added only in the final phase of development. C. It ensures that security is an integral part of the software from the beginning. D. It mandates that security considerations are external to the design process. None 5. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements Which of the following best describes the concept of 'fail-safe defaults' in the context of secure software requirements? A. Ensuring that the software can revert to a secure state in the event of a failure. B. Guaranteeing that the software defaults to the highest performance settings. C. Making sure that user settings are saved and restored after an update. D. Ensuring that all software updates are automatically installed without user intervention. None 6. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements In secure software development, which of the following best illustrates the principle of 'defense in depth'? A. Implementing a single, robust security measure at the perimeter of the system. B. Deploying multiple layers of security controls throughout the software. C. Focusing solely on physical security measures to protect the development environment. D. Relying on third-party security services without internal controls. None 7. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements How does the principle of 'complete mediation' influence the definition of security requirements for software applications? A. By ensuring every access request to a resource is validated for permissions. B. By mandating the use of complete datasets for testing purposes. C. By requiring full user authentication for every application launch. D. By enforcing comprehensive code reviews before deployment. None 8. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements What role do 'privacy impact assessments' (PIAs) play in establishing secure software requirements? A. They assess the visual impact of the software on user screens. B. They evaluate the financial impact of the software on the market. C. They identify how the software processes personal data and potential privacy risks. D. They determine the environmental impact of running the software. None 9. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements Which of the following scenarios best represents the need for 'secure session management' in web application development? A. Ensuring that the website can handle high traffic volumes. B. Managing user sessions securely to prevent session hijacking and fixation. C. Keeping track of user preferences for website themes. D. Optimizing server resources to manage user connections efficiently. None 10. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements What is the primary goal of 'security requirements traceability' in the software development lifecycle? A. To track the cost of implementing security features. B. To ensure that each security requirement can be traced back to a specific threat or policy. C. To monitor the progress of the development team in real-time. D. To trace the source code changes back to the development team members. None 11. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements How does 'cryptographic protection' of data in transit and at rest relate to secure software requirements? A. It specifies the aesthetic guidelines for encrypted data presentation. B. It dictates the speed at which data should be encrypted and decrypted. C. It defines the requirements for using encryption algorithms to protect data. D. It outlines the user interface design for cryptographic settings. None 12. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements In defining secure software requirements, what is the significance of 'error handling and logging'? A. To ensure that all software errors are aesthetically consistent. B. To provide a mechanism for recording and managing errors in a way that does not expose sensitive information. C. To standardize the format of error messages for localization. D. To track the number of errors for billing purposes. None 13. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements When incorporating security requirements into a software development project, which of the following best ensures that requirements are both necessary and sufficient? A. Performing a cost-benefit analysis on each requirement B. Consulting with end-users for feedback on usability C. Conducting a threat modeling exercise D. Reviewing similar projects for benchmarking None 14. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements In the context of secure software requirements, what role does the 'Principle of Least Privilege' play? A. It determines the minimum hardware specifications for running the software. B. It guides the allocation of system resources during development. C. It informs the assignment of access controls within the software. D. It dictates the maximum allowable downtime for the software. None 15. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements Which approach is most effective for prioritizing security requirements in software development? A. Following the latest technology trends B. Aligning with the most common software development practices C. Assessing the impact and likelihood of identified threats D. Choosing the easiest requirements to implement None 16. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements When integrating security into the software requirements, what is the significance of 'security by design'? A. It emphasizes the importance of aesthetic considerations in security. B. It requires that security features be added only in the final phase of development. C. It ensures that security is an integral part of the software from the beginning. D. It mandates that security considerations are external to the design process. None 17. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements Which of the following best describes the concept of 'fail-safe defaults' in the context of secure software requirements? A. Ensuring that the software can revert to a secure state in the event of a failure. B. Guaranteeing that the software defaults to the highest performance settings. C. Making sure that user settings are saved and restored after an update. D. Ensuring that all software updates are automatically installed without user intervention. None 18. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements In secure software development, which of the following best illustrates the principle of 'defense in depth'? A. Implementing a single, robust security measure at the perimeter of the system. B. Deploying multiple layers of security controls throughout the software. C. Focusing solely on physical security measures to protect the development environment. D. Relying on third-party security services without internal controls. None 19. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements How does the principle of 'complete mediation' influence the definition of security requirements for software applications? A. By ensuring every access request to a resource is validated for permissions. B. By mandating the use of complete datasets for testing purposes. C. By requiring full user authentication for every application launch. D. By enforcing comprehensive code reviews before deployment. None 20. CSSLP: Secure Software Requirements What role do 'privacy impact assessments' (PIAs) play in establishing secure software requirements? A. They assess the visual impact of the software on user screens. B. They evaluate the financial impact of the software on the market. C. They identify how the software processes personal data and potential privacy risks. D. They determine the environmental impact of running the software. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
