ISC2-ISSAP Domain 5: Architect for Application Security Welcome to your ISC2-ISSAP Domain 5: Architect for Application Security 1. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In the context of secure application development, what is the primary purpose of implementing a static code analysis tool? A. To dynamically monitor and analyze the behavior of the application at runtime. B. To automatically refactor code for improved performance. C. To identify security vulnerabilities and coding errors in source code without executing the program. D. To manage version control and track changes in the development environment. None 2. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security Which of the following best describes a Race Condition vulnerability in an application? A. A flaw that allows an attacker to execute commands without proper authorization. B. A condition where the application's output depends on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events. C. A vulnerability that exposes sensitive data through error messages or logs. D. A security issue that occurs when input is not properly sanitized, leading to injection attacks. None 3. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the main advantage of using parameterized queries in database access within applications? A. They enhance the performance of database operations. B. They enable dynamic generation of database queries. C. They help in preventing SQL Injection attacks. D. They facilitate easier management of database connections. None 4. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In secure application design, what is the purpose of implementing Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) correctly? A. To increase the application's performance by allowing resources to be loaded from multiple origins. B. To prevent unauthorized websites from accessing resources on a web server. C. To enable secure access to server resources from web applications hosted on different origins. D. To encrypt data transmitted between the client and server. None 5. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What security mechanism should be implemented to ensure data integrity and confidentiality for RESTful APIs? A. Cross-site scripting (XSS) filters. B. Transport Layer Security (TLS). C. Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) configuration. D. Content Security Policy (CSP). None 6. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security Which of the following is a key principle of the Secure by Design approach in application development? A. Prioritizing performance optimization over security concerns. B. Integrating security measures throughout the software development lifecycle. C. Focusing solely on perimeter security to protect against external threats. D. Delaying security testing until after the application has been deployed. None 7. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In application security, what is the primary goal of implementing content security policy (CSP) headers? A. To prevent the browser from executing unauthorized scripts, thus protecting against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. B. To encrypt the content of the web application to prevent eavesdropping. C. To allow cross-origin requests without compromising security. D. To improve the performance of web applications by optimizing content delivery. None 8. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the primary function of an Application Security Gateway in a network? A. To route traffic between different network segments. B. To act as a firewall specifically for SQL Injection attacks. C. To inspect and filter HTTP/HTTPS traffic for malicious web application attacks. D. To provide a secure VPN tunnel for application users. None 9. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security When securing a web application, why is it important to implement proper session management? A. To ensure that user preferences are saved across multiple sessions. B. To prevent unauthorized access to user sessions, thereby protecting sensitive information. C. To improve the application's scalability across multiple servers. D. To track user behavior for analytics purposes. None 10. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the significance of implementing input validation in web applications? A. To ensure the application receives the correct type, format, and range of data, thereby preventing injection attacks. B. To increase the application's data processing speed. C. To comply with international data handling standards. D. To enhance the user interface aesthetics of the application. None 11. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In the context of application security, what is the role of an application firewall? A. To physically separate the application server from the rest of the network infrastructure. B. To monitor and control network traffic based on predetermined security rules at the application layer. C. To encrypt data stored within the application database. D. To authenticate users accessing the application. None 12. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In application security, what is the main purpose of dependency scanning tools? A. To monitor network traffic for signs of malicious activity. B. To track changes in software versions and configurations. C. To identify and analyze the security vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and packages used by the application. D. To ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices. None 13. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security Which of the following authentication mechanisms is considered the most secure for web applications? A. Password-based authentication. B. Security questions and answers. C. Multi-factor authentication (MFA). D. Single sign-on (SSO). None 14. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the primary security concern with allowing file uploads from users in a web application? A. Increased storage requirements on the server. B. The potential for uploaded files to contain malicious code that could be executed on the server. C. The need to frequently back up the uploaded files. D. Ensuring that uploaded files do not consume excessive bandwidth. None 15. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In the context of securing API endpoints, what is the primary purpose of throttling? A. To limit the number of requests a user can make to an API within a given timeframe to prevent abuse and mitigate DoS attacks. B. To increase the response time of the API for load balancing purposes. C. To monitor the API usage patterns for billing purposes. D. To dynamically scale the API resources based on traffic. None 16. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the main advantage of using an OAuth framework for authorization in web applications? A. It allows users to authenticate directly with their username and password. B. It enables web applications to request limited access to user data on other services without requiring users to expose their credentials. C. It simplifies the process of encrypting data in transit. D. It provides a mechanism for users to change their passwords regularly. None 17. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security Which of the following best describes the security concept of "defense in depth" in the context of application development? A. The use of multiple security layers to protect application data, ensuring that if one layer fails, others will still provide protection. B. The deployment of security measures at the network perimeter only. C. Focusing solely on securing the application code while neglecting other security aspects. D. Implementing security controls only at the application layer. None 18. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security In securing a web application, what is the main security benefit of employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers? A. They enable the server to specify which dynamic resources are allowed to load, thereby preventing the execution of unauthorized scripts and protecting against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. B. They encrypt the content of web pages to prevent eavesdropping. C. They allow web applications to load resources from multiple origins to improve performance. D. They specify the exact content type that browsers should expect, thereby preventing MIME type confusion attacks. None 19. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security Why is it critical to secure the application layer in addition to the network layer? A. The application layer is where sensitive data is processed and displayed, making it a prime target for attacks aiming to exploit specific application vulnerabilities. B. Network layer security alone is sufficient to protect against all forms of cyber threats. C. Application layer security measures significantly slow down the performance of web applications. D. Securing the application layer is only necessary for applications that handle financial transactions. None 20. ISSAP: Architect for Application Security What is the role of an application security architect in the software development life cycle 'SDLC'? A. To design and implement the graphical user interface (GUI) of the application. B. To focus solely on the physical security measures of the development environment. C. To integrate security considerations and controls into the application design and development processes. D. To manage the marketing strategy for the application's launch. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
