3.10 - Manage the Information System Lifecycle CISSP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the primary difference between verification and validation in the system lifecycle?

   • AVerification checks that the system meets specifications, while validation checks that it meets user needs
   • BVerification focuses on security, while validation focuses on performance
   • CVerification occurs only after deployment, while validation occurs before deployment
   • DVerification is performed by users, while validation is performed by developers
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2. 27foundation · easy

   During architectural design, which aspect is primarily considered to ensure the system can handle growth in users or data?

   • AScalability
   • BUsability
   • CMaintainability
   • DPortability
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which characteristic is essential for a well-defined system requirement?

   • AAmbiguous
   • BVague
   • CTestable
   • DSubjective
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which activity is typical during the operations and maintenance phase?

   • ADeveloping the system's retirement plan
   • BPerforming system integration testing
   • CApplying security patches to the system
   • DConducting initial stakeholder interviews
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a primary goal of architectural design in the information system lifecycle?

   • ATo decommission the system after its useful life
   • BTo test the system against user expectations
   • CTo create a blueprint that satisfies functional and non-functional requirements
   • DTo write the actual code for the system
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