ISC2-CSSLP Domain 5: Secure Software Implementation Welcome to your ISC2-CSSLP Domain 5: Secure Software Implementation 1. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In the context of secure software implementation, which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege? A. Granting users access to only the resources that are necessary for their roles. B. Ensuring all users have the same level of access to simplify security management. C. Allowing users temporary elevated privileges based on a scheduled review. D. Granting all users administrative privileges to avoid access control issues. None 2. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In secure software development, what is the primary purpose of input validation? A. To ensure the user interface is intuitive and user-friendly. B. To confirm that a program operates at peak efficiency. C. To prevent unauthorized users from accessing the system. D. To check that data received by the application is correct and secure. None 3. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation Which of the following is a common technique for securing data at rest? A. Role-based access control B. Data encryption C. Input validation D. Cross-site scripting prevention None 4. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the primary security concern addressed by output encoding? A. Improving the performance of database queries B. Ensuring data integrity in network communications C. Preventing injection attacks by neutralizing special characters in output data D. Encrypting data to secure it in transit None 5. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In the context of secure coding practices, what is the purpose of error handling? A. To debug application code during the development phase B. To provide detailed error messages to users for troubleshooting C. To prevent the disclosure of sensitive information through error messages D. To automatically correct logical errors in the code None 6. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation Which of the following best describes 'security by obscurity'? A. The practice of making the system's security mechanisms open and transparent. B. Relying on the secrecy of the design or implementation as the main method of providing security. C. Implementing multiple layers of security controls throughout the system. D. Using unpredictable security measures to confuse potential attackers. None 7. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In secure software implementation, what is the primary function of a web application firewall (WAF)? A. To accelerate content delivery B. To monitor and block potentially harmful HTTP traffic to and from a web application C. To provide a user-friendly interface for website administration D. To enhance website SEO rankings None 8. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the goal of adopting a secure coding standard in software development? A. To ensure that the application is optimized for the fastest performance. B. To facilitate easier maintenance and future updates to the code. C. To define guidelines that help in writing code that is secure against known vulnerabilities. D. To ensure compliance with international coding conventions for better interoperability. None 9. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation Why is dependency checking important in secure software implementation? A. To ensure that third-party libraries and frameworks used in the application are up to date and free from known vulnerabilities. B. To verify that the software meets all functional requirements before deployment. C. To optimize the performance of the application by removing unused dependencies. D. To comply with software licensing requirements. None 10. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the primary security benefit of implementing automated static code analysis tools in the software development lifecycle 'SDLC'? A. They can replace manual code reviews entirely. B. They facilitate the rapid development of new features by automating testing. C. They identify security vulnerabilities in code without executing the program. D. They ensure that the application will be compliant with all legal requirements. None 11. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In the secure software implementation phase, why is memory management considered critical? A. It enhances the application's ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently. B. It prevents memory leaks and buffer overflows that can lead to security vulnerabilities. C. It reduces the overall development time by optimizing resource allocation. D. It ensures compatibility with various operating systems and platforms. None 12. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation When integrating security testing into the CI/CD pipeline, what is the primary benefit of dynamic analysis tools? A. They ensure that all code meets coding style guidelines. B. They identify runtime vulnerabilities that static analysis might miss. C. They automate the generation of documentation for the codebase. D. They reduce the need for manual user acceptance testing. None 13. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the purpose of implementing Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in web applications? A. To restrict resources requested from another domain outside of the domain from which the first resource was served. B. To improve the performance of web applications by allowing caching of resources. C. To allow web pages to execute scripts from multiple domains to increase responsiveness. D. To ensure all web traffic is encrypted and secure. None 14. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In secure software implementation, what is the significance of using parameterized queries? A. They enhance the readability and maintainability of the code. B. They allow for the dynamic generation of UI elements based on user input. C. They prevent SQL injection attacks by separating SQL logic from data. D. They improve the performance of database transactions. None 15. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation Which technique is primarily used to secure data transmission over untrusted networks? A. Data normalization B. Code obfuscation C. Transport Layer Security (TLS) D. Application layer filtering None 16. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is a common risk associated with third-party components and libraries in software development? A. Increased development time due to integration challenges. B. Licensing conflicts that can lead to legal issues. C. Introduction of vulnerabilities from unvetted code. D. Compatibility issues with older versions of software. None 17. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the main purpose of obfuscation in software security? A. To optimize the execution speed of the application. B. To improve the user experience by simplifying the interface. C. To make it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to reverse engineer the software. D. To facilitate easier debugging and maintenance of the code. None 18. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation In the development of secure software, why is the use of hard-coded credentials a security risk? A. They can be easily changed by anyone with access to the source code. B. They simplify the process of user authentication and authorization. C. They can be discovered through code analysis or reverse engineering by attackers. D. They enhance the security of the application by ensuring consistent access control. None 19. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation What is the primary goal of threat modeling in the context of secure software implementation? A. To assess the potential profitability of a new software feature. B. To identify and assess potential threats to a system and determine mitigations. C. To create a marketing strategy for new cybersecurity products. D. To ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations. None 20. CSSLP: Secure Software Implementation Why is continuous integration and continuous deployment 'CI/CD' important for maintaining security in software development? A. It allows for the immediate rollback of changes in case of a security breach. B. It ensures that security tests and checks are automatically performed at each stage of development. C. It reduces the need for manual security reviews by automating code deployment. D. It increases the speed of feature development, overshadowing security considerations. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
