Evaluating a Tool Vendor's Capabilities CT-SEC Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key element to review in a vendor's contract?

   • ATerms related to data handling and confidentiality
   • BThe vendor's employee satisfaction
   • CThe vendor's marketing strategy
   • DThe vendor's office design
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2. 27foundation · easy

   When reviewing a vendor's service level agreement (SLA), what is the most important aspect to examine?

   • AThe vendor's employee count
   • BThe vendor's office location
   • CThe defined performance and availability commitments
   • DThe vendor's logo and branding
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a primary indicator of a vendor's market reputation?

   • AThe vendor's customer base and industry recognition
   • BThe vendor's office building height
   • CThe vendor's employee dress code
   • DThe vendor's website color scheme
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5. 29application · medium

   A security team is finalizing a contract with a new SAST vendor. The vendor's SLA states a 99.9% uptime guarantee, but the team's critical scanning window is only 2 hours per night. The team needs to ensure that if the tool is unavailable during that window, they have recourse. What should the team do?

   • APurchase additional support hours to ensure the tool is available during the window.
   • BAccept the 99.9% SLA because it is a standard industry guarantee.
   • CRely on the vendor's reputation for reliability, assuming they will meet the SLA.
   • DNegotiate an SLA that includes specific credits for downtime during the critical scanning window.
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6. 30application · medium

   A security team is choosing between two penetration testing tool vendors. Vendor X has been in the market for 15 years, has a large enterprise customer base, and is frequently mentioned in industry reports. Vendor Y is newer but has received several recent industry awards for innovation. The team values long-term stability and a proven track record. Which factor should carry the most weight in this decision?

   • AVendor X's 15-year market presence and large enterprise customer base.
   • BVendor Y's recent innovation awards.
   • CThe price of each vendor's annual subscription.
   • DThe number of features listed on each vendor's website.
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