WGU D487 Secure Software Design Exam 1286
Questions with Verified Answers
A) Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) - CORRECT ANSWER What is the
study of real-world software security initiatives organized so companies can
measure their initiatives and understand how to evolve them over time?
A) Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM)
B) Security features and design
C) OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM)
D) ISO 27001
A) Static analysis - CORRECT ANSWER What is the analysis of computer software
that is performed without executing programs?
A) Static analysis
B) Fuzzing
C) Dynamic analysis
D) OWASP ZAP
A) iso 27001 - CORRECT ANSWER What iso standard is the benchmark for
information security today?
A) iso/iec 27001
,B) iso/iec 7799
C) iso/iec 27034
D) iso 8601
A) dynamic analysis - CORRECT ANSWER what is the analysis of computer software
that is performed by executing programs on a real or virtual processor in real
time?
A) dynamic analysis
B) static analysis
C) fuzzing
D) security testing
A) software security architect - CORRECT ANSWER which person is responsible for
designing, planning, and implementing secure coding practices and security
testing methodologies?
A) software security architect
B) product security developer
C) software security champion
D) software tester
A) Waterfall - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Waterfall
B) Agile
C) Scrum
D) Extreme programming
A) Principle of least privilege - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Principle of least privilege
B) Privacy
C) Software security champion
D) Elevation of privilege
A) Analyzing the target - CORRECT ANSWER The software security team is
currently working to identify approaches for input validation, authentication,
authorization, and configuration management of a new software product so they
can deliver a security profile.
, Which threat modeling step is being described?
A) Analyzing the target
B) Drawing data flow diagram
C) Rating threats
D) Identifying and documenting threats
A) Daily scrum - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Daily scrum
B) Sprint review
C) Sprint retrospective
D) Sprint planning
A) common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) - CORRECT ANSWER
what is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for
publicly known problems?
Questions with Verified Answers
A) Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) - CORRECT ANSWER What is the
study of real-world software security initiatives organized so companies can
measure their initiatives and understand how to evolve them over time?
A) Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM)
B) Security features and design
C) OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM)
D) ISO 27001
A) Static analysis - CORRECT ANSWER What is the analysis of computer software
that is performed without executing programs?
A) Static analysis
B) Fuzzing
C) Dynamic analysis
D) OWASP ZAP
A) iso 27001 - CORRECT ANSWER What iso standard is the benchmark for
information security today?
A) iso/iec 27001
,B) iso/iec 7799
C) iso/iec 27034
D) iso 8601
A) dynamic analysis - CORRECT ANSWER what is the analysis of computer software
that is performed by executing programs on a real or virtual processor in real
time?
A) dynamic analysis
B) static analysis
C) fuzzing
D) security testing
A) software security architect - CORRECT ANSWER which person is responsible for
designing, planning, and implementing secure coding practices and security
testing methodologies?
A) software security architect
B) product security developer
C) software security champion
D) software tester
A) Waterfall - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Waterfall
B) Agile
C) Scrum
D) Extreme programming
A) Principle of least privilege - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Principle of least privilege
B) Privacy
C) Software security champion
D) Elevation of privilege
A) Analyzing the target - CORRECT ANSWER The software security team is
currently working to identify approaches for input validation, authentication,
authorization, and configuration management of a new software product so they
can deliver a security profile.
, Which threat modeling step is being described?
A) Analyzing the target
B) Drawing data flow diagram
C) Rating threats
D) Identifying and documenting threats
A) Daily scrum - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
A) Daily scrum
B) Sprint review
C) Sprint retrospective
D) Sprint planning
A) common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) - CORRECT ANSWER
what is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for
publicly known problems?
