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What is a study of real-world software security initiatives organized so companies can measure their
initiatives and understand how to evolve them over time?,

Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)




What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without executing programs?

Static analysis




Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for information
security today?

ISO/IEC 27001.




What is the analysis of computer software that is performed by executing programs on a real or virtual
processor in real time?,

Dynamic analysis




Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing secure coding practices and
security testing methodologies?




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Software security architect




A company is preparing to add a new feature to its flagship software product. The new feature is similar
to features that have been added in previous years, and the requirements are well-documented. The
project is expected to last three to four months, at which time the new feature will be released to
customers. Project team members will focus solely on the new feature until the project ends. Which
software development methodology is being used?

Waterfall




A new product will require an administration section for a small number of users. Normal users will be
able to view limited customer information and should not see admin functionality within the
application. Which concept is being used?

Principle of least privilege




The scrum team is attending their morning meeting, which is scheduled at the beginning of the work
day. Each team member reports what they accomplished yesterday, what they plan to accomplish
today, and if they have any impediments that may cause them to miss their delivery deadline. Which
scrum ceremony is the team participating in?

Daily Scrum




What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for publicly known
problems?

Common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)




Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide product data
from unauthorized access?

Cryptographic practices




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