What is the purpose of including a residual risk statement in an ATO package?

To provide a detailed plan for future security enhancements

To formally document the risks that remain after security controls are applied

To summarize the system's performance metrics

To list all the security controls that were not implemented

A government contractor is preparing an ATO package for a new system. The security team has completed the risk assessment and identified several residual risks. Which of the following is a required component of the ATO package?

A copy of the source code repository

A statement of residual risk and the security controls implemented

A detailed project budget and schedule

A list of all employee names and roles

In the context of the software lifecycle, what is the primary purpose of obtaining a security approval to operate (ATO)?

To replace the need for any further security testing after deployment

To formally document that the system's residual risks are acceptable and authorize its operation

To certify that the system is free from all security vulnerabilities

To transfer all security responsibility to the operations team

Why is periodic re-authorization necessary even when a system has an active ATO?

To ensure the system's security posture is still acceptable given changes in threats and environment

To comply with software licensing requirements

To update the system's user interface

To allow the system to be used for a different purpose

A system receives an ATO with a condition that requires the system to be operated in a specific configuration and that any changes to that configuration must be reviewed before implementation. What is the most appropriate action for the operations team?

Ignore the condition because it is not enforceable

Request a new ATO immediately for every change

Implement changes as needed and document them after the fact

Follow the condition by submitting proposed changes for security review before implementation

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Domain 7Objective 6

Obtain Security Approval to Operate (e.g., Risk Acceptance, Sign-Off at Appropriate Level) CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 1)

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What is the purpose of including a residual risk statement in an ATO package?
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2application · medium
A government contractor is preparing an ATO package for a new system. The security team has completed the risk assessment and identified several residual risks. Which of the following is a required component of the ATO package?
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In the context of the software lifecycle, what is the primary purpose of obtaining a security approval to operate (ATO)?
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4foundation · easy
Why is periodic re-authorization necessary even when a system has an active ATO?
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5application · medium
A system receives an ATO with a condition that requires the system to be operated in a specific configuration and that any changes to that configuration must be reviewed before implementation. What is the most appropriate action for the operations team?
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