WGU D487 SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without
executing programs? Answer: Static analysis
◉ Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard
is the benchmark for information security today? Answer: 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, Answer:
Dynamic analysis
◉ Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and
implementing secure coding practices and security testing
methodologies? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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?
Answer: Daily Scrum
◉ What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to
provide names for publicly known problems? Answer: Common
computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
◉ Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available
algorithms to hide product data from unauthorized access? Answer:
Cryptographic practices
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without
executing programs? Answer: Static analysis
◉ Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard
is the benchmark for information security today? Answer: 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, Answer:
Dynamic analysis
◉ Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and
implementing secure coding practices and security testing
methodologies? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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?
Answer: Daily Scrum
◉ What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to
provide names for publicly known problems? Answer: Common
computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
◉ Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available
algorithms to hide product data from unauthorized access? Answer:
Cryptographic practices
