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WGU D487 PRE-ASSESSMENT:
SECURE SOFTWARE DES IGN
(KEO1) (PKEO) VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S 100%
CORRECT
Question : 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)
Question : What is the analysis of computer software that
is performed without executing programs?
Correct Answer: Static analysis
Question : Which International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for information security today?
Correct Answer: ISO/IEC 27001.
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Question : What is the analysis of computer software that
is performed by executing programs on a real or virtual processor in real time?,
Correct Answer: Dynamic analysis
Question : Which person is responsible for designing,
planning, and implementing secure coding practices and security testing methodologies?
Correct Answer: Software security architect
Question : 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?
Correct Answer: Waterfall
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Question : 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?
Correct Answer: Principle of least privilege
Question : 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?
Correct Answer: Daily Scrum
Question : 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)
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Question : Which secure coding best practice uses well-
tested, publicly available algorithms to hide product data from unauthorized access?
Correct Answer: Cryptographic practices
Question : Which secure coding best practice uses well-
tested, publicly available algorithms to hide product data from unauthorized access?
Correct Answer: Cryptographic practices
Question : Which secure coding best practice ensures
servers, frameworks, and system components are all running the latest approved versions?
Correct Answer: System configuration
Question : Which secure coding best practice says to use
parameterized queries, encrypted connection strings stored in separate configuration files, and strong passwords or multi-factor authentication?