WGU D487 SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS & ANS… EXAM
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WGU D487 Secure Software
Design Pre-Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Verified & Updated
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
60 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 60 verified questions with correct answers related to secure software design. It
focuses on software security principles and methodologies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the
subject area. This resource is ideal for students preparing for certification, reviewing course materials, and
enhancing their understanding of secure software development practices.
CONTENTS
Software Security Practices Q1–Q13
Threat Modeling and Analysis Q14–Q25
Secure Coding Standards Q26–Q37
Testing and Vulnerability Assessment Q38–Q49
Project Management and Team Dynamics Q50–Q60
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 60
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?,
CORRECT ANSWER
Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 60
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for information
security today?
CORRECT ANSWER
ISO/IEC 27001.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 60
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for publicly known
problems?
CORRECT ANSWER
Common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 60
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide product data
from unauthorized access?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cryptographic practices
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 60
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system components are all running
the latest approved versions?
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D487 Secure Software
Design Pre-Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Verified & Updated
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
60 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 60 verified questions with correct answers related to secure software design. It
focuses on software security principles and methodologies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the
subject area. This resource is ideal for students preparing for certification, reviewing course materials, and
enhancing their understanding of secure software development practices.
CONTENTS
Software Security Practices Q1–Q13
Threat Modeling and Analysis Q14–Q25
Secure Coding Standards Q26–Q37
Testing and Vulnerability Assessment Q38–Q49
Project Management and Team Dynamics Q50–Q60
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 60
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?,
CORRECT ANSWER
Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 60
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for information
security today?
CORRECT ANSWER
ISO/IEC 27001.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 60
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for publicly known
problems?
CORRECT ANSWER
Common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 60
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide product data
from unauthorized access?
CORRECT ANSWER
Cryptographic practices
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 60
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system components are all running
the latest approved versions?
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