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WGU D487 KEO1/PKEO - SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN
PRE EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
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?, -
(answers)Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without executing
programs? - (answers)Static analysis
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the
benchmark for information security today? - (answers)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?, - (answers)Dynamic analysis
Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing secure
coding practices and security testing methodologies? - (answers)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? - (answers)Waterfall
, 2
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? -
(answers)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? - (answers)Daily Scrum
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names
for publicly known problems? - (answers)Common computer vulnerabilities and
exposures (CVE)
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms
to hide product data from unauthorized access? - (answers)Cryptographic
practices
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms
to hide product data from unauthorized access? - (answers)Cryptographic
practices
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system
components are all running the latest approved versions? - (answers)System
configuration
WGU D487 KEO1/PKEO - SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN
PRE EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025/2026
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?, -
(answers)Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without executing
programs? - (answers)Static analysis
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the
benchmark for information security today? - (answers)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?, - (answers)Dynamic analysis
Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing secure
coding practices and security testing methodologies? - (answers)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? - (answers)Waterfall
, 2
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? -
(answers)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? - (answers)Daily Scrum
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names
for publicly known problems? - (answers)Common computer vulnerabilities and
exposures (CVE)
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms
to hide product data from unauthorized access? - (answers)Cryptographic
practices
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms
to hide product data from unauthorized access? - (answers)Cryptographic
practices
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system
components are all running the latest approved versions? - (answers)System
configuration
