WGU D487 PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM |
SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN EXAM |
CORRECTLY ANSWERED AND
GRADED A+
A software company has embedded security into its development
lifecycle. As a result, they face fewer regulatory compliance challenges,
as their products align with established security standards. How does
software security benefit the company regarding compliance?
A) It guarantees immunity from all regulatory audits.
B) It ensures that the software meets necessary security regulations,
reducing compliance risks.
C) It allows the company to bypass security documentation
requirements.
D) It minimizes software functionality to ease audits.
- Correct Answer - B) It ensures that the software meets necessary
security regulations, reducing compliance risks.
A technology company is preparing for a product launch and anticipates
high traffic. Their product's strong security reputation helps them stand
out in a competitive market. What competitive advantage does software
security provide to companies?
,A) It reduces costs by prioritizing development speed over security.
B) It builds a brand image associated with trust and reliability, attracting
customers over competitors.
C) It replaces the need for a marketing strategy.
D) It allows the company to focus only on front-end features.
- Correct Answer - B) It builds a brand image associated with trust and
reliability, attracting customers over competitors.
A company that produces secure software finds that its products require
fewer updates and maintenance checks compared to its competitors.
How does focusing on software security benefit the company's
operational efficiency?
A) It reduces the frequency of security patches and maintenance
updates.
B) It increases the need for end-user training.
C) It shifts the burden of security to end users.
D) It eliminates the need for future development cycles.
- Correct Answer - A) It reduces the frequency of security patches and
maintenance updates.
A large software firm wants to evaluate the maturity of its security
practices compared to other organizations. They adopt a model that
allows them to benchmark their software security initiatives, identifying
strengths and areas for improvement over time. Which maturity model
best suits this benchmarking approach?
,A) NIST Cybersecurity Framework
B) Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
C) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
D) Agile Development Maturity Model
- Correct Answer - B) Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
An organization adopts a flexible framework for software security that
allows self-assessment and provides roadmap recommendations
tailored to their specific security risks. This model also supports the
creation of scorecards to measure progress. Which maturity model is the
organization using?
A) BSIMM
B) OWASP Open SAMM
C) ISO 27001
D) CMMI for Security
- Correct Answer - B) OWASP Open SAMM
A software company seeks guidance on which security practices to
implement based on successful practices at peer organizations. They
learn that one maturity model organizes 12 practices into four domains
for a comprehensive security strategy. What is the name of this model,
and how many activities does it include?
A) BSIMM, 122 activities
B) OWASP Open SAMM, 50 activities
, C) ISO 27034, 100 activities
D) NIST CSF, 75 activities
- Correct Answer - A) BSIMM, 122 activities
To improve software security, a company follows a model that offers
prescriptive guidance and aligns improvement goals with specific
organizational risks. The model's structure enables scorecards for
tracking and demonstrating improvements in security assurance
programs. What benefit does this model provide in terms of
organizational assessment?
A) It eliminates the need for periodic security audits.
B) It allows for alignment of security improvements with risk priorities.
C) It reduces costs by eliminating all software testing phases.
D) It increases time-to-market by bypassing security checks.
- Correct Answer - B) It allows for alignment of security improvements
with risk priorities.
During a security audit, a development team learns that BSIMM is
organized into several domains that help structure their security
practices. Which of the following best describes the main function of
these domains in BSIMM?
A) They categorize security tasks based on technical complexity.
B) They provide structured areas that cover various security practices to
create a holistic security program.
SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN EXAM |
CORRECTLY ANSWERED AND
GRADED A+
A software company has embedded security into its development
lifecycle. As a result, they face fewer regulatory compliance challenges,
as their products align with established security standards. How does
software security benefit the company regarding compliance?
A) It guarantees immunity from all regulatory audits.
B) It ensures that the software meets necessary security regulations,
reducing compliance risks.
C) It allows the company to bypass security documentation
requirements.
D) It minimizes software functionality to ease audits.
- Correct Answer - B) It ensures that the software meets necessary
security regulations, reducing compliance risks.
A technology company is preparing for a product launch and anticipates
high traffic. Their product's strong security reputation helps them stand
out in a competitive market. What competitive advantage does software
security provide to companies?
,A) It reduces costs by prioritizing development speed over security.
B) It builds a brand image associated with trust and reliability, attracting
customers over competitors.
C) It replaces the need for a marketing strategy.
D) It allows the company to focus only on front-end features.
- Correct Answer - B) It builds a brand image associated with trust and
reliability, attracting customers over competitors.
A company that produces secure software finds that its products require
fewer updates and maintenance checks compared to its competitors.
How does focusing on software security benefit the company's
operational efficiency?
A) It reduces the frequency of security patches and maintenance
updates.
B) It increases the need for end-user training.
C) It shifts the burden of security to end users.
D) It eliminates the need for future development cycles.
- Correct Answer - A) It reduces the frequency of security patches and
maintenance updates.
A large software firm wants to evaluate the maturity of its security
practices compared to other organizations. They adopt a model that
allows them to benchmark their software security initiatives, identifying
strengths and areas for improvement over time. Which maturity model
best suits this benchmarking approach?
,A) NIST Cybersecurity Framework
B) Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
C) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
D) Agile Development Maturity Model
- Correct Answer - B) Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
An organization adopts a flexible framework for software security that
allows self-assessment and provides roadmap recommendations
tailored to their specific security risks. This model also supports the
creation of scorecards to measure progress. Which maturity model is the
organization using?
A) BSIMM
B) OWASP Open SAMM
C) ISO 27001
D) CMMI for Security
- Correct Answer - B) OWASP Open SAMM
A software company seeks guidance on which security practices to
implement based on successful practices at peer organizations. They
learn that one maturity model organizes 12 practices into four domains
for a comprehensive security strategy. What is the name of this model,
and how many activities does it include?
A) BSIMM, 122 activities
B) OWASP Open SAMM, 50 activities
, C) ISO 27034, 100 activities
D) NIST CSF, 75 activities
- Correct Answer - A) BSIMM, 122 activities
To improve software security, a company follows a model that offers
prescriptive guidance and aligns improvement goals with specific
organizational risks. The model's structure enables scorecards for
tracking and demonstrating improvements in security assurance
programs. What benefit does this model provide in terms of
organizational assessment?
A) It eliminates the need for periodic security audits.
B) It allows for alignment of security improvements with risk priorities.
C) It reduces costs by eliminating all software testing phases.
D) It increases time-to-market by bypassing security checks.
- Correct Answer - B) It allows for alignment of security improvements
with risk priorities.
During a security audit, a development team learns that BSIMM is
organized into several domains that help structure their security
practices. Which of the following best describes the main function of
these domains in BSIMM?
A) They categorize security tasks based on technical complexity.
B) They provide structured areas that cover various security practices to
create a holistic security program.
