Evaluate and Integrate Components CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Why is verifying the provenance of third-party code important before integrating it?

   • ATo determine the performance characteristics of the code under load
   • BTo identify the coding style used by the original developers
   • CTo check if the code is compatible with the organization's development tools
   • DTo ensure the code comes from a trusted source and has not been tampered with
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2. 2application · medium

   A company integrates a third-party payment gateway into its e-commerce platform. The integration uses a REST API with an API key for authentication. The security team wants to establish a trust contract that clearly defines the security expectations between the two systems. Which action best establishes a trust contract?

   • ADocument the API key rotation schedule, data classification, and incident notification procedures in a formal agreement.
   • BImplement a web application firewall (WAF) in front of the payment gateway.
   • CConfigure the API key to never expire to ensure uninterrupted service.
   • DUse mutual TLS (mTLS) for all API communications.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which type of risk is software composition analysis (SCA) specifically designed to identify?

   • APerformance bottlenecks in the database queries
   • BArchitectural design flaws in the overall system
   • CBusiness logic errors in the application code
   • DLicense compliance risks in third-party components
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which security testing method is specifically focused on evaluating the security of the interaction points between integrated systems?

   • AInterface testing
   • BStatic code analysis
   • CUnit testing
   • DRegression testing
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of penetration testing when applied to an integrated system?

   • ATo identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the integrated system to assess its security posture
   • BTo verify that all components are correctly configured according to the vendor's documentation
   • CTo ensure that the integrated system meets all functional requirements specified in the design documents
   • DTo measure the performance of the integrated system under high load conditions
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