Increasing Security Awareness CT-SEC Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · easy

   A tester is explaining to a non-technical product owner why security awareness is important for the whole team, not just the security specialists. The product owner believes security is solely the tester's job. Which statement best defines security awareness in the context of software testing to persuade the product owner?

   • ASecurity awareness means the testing team runs all security tests and reports results to management
   • BSecurity awareness means every team member understands common risks and their role in preventing them, which improves the quality of testing and the final product
   • CSecurity awareness means the product owner must approve all security-related changes to the product
   • DSecurity awareness means using automated tools to find vulnerabilities before release
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2. 2foundation · easy

   How can human error affect the security of a software system?

   • AIt has no impact because security is handled by automated tools
   • BIt can only affect the system if the error is intentional
   • CIt only affects the system during the testing phase
   • DIt can introduce vulnerabilities through mistakes like misconfigured access controls
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4. 3application · medium

   A security team wants to increase awareness among developers about secure coding practices. The developers are distributed across multiple time zones and have varying levels of experience. Which training method is most likely to be effective and accessible for this diverse group?

   • AA self-paced, modular e-learning course with practical examples and a discussion forum
   • BA printed security handbook distributed to each developer's desk
   • CA one-time email with a link to a recorded webinar on secure coding
   • DA single, mandatory in-person workshop held at the headquarters office
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5. 4foundation · easy

   In the context of software testing, what does 'security awareness' primarily mean?

   • AThe process of reporting all security issues to management immediately
   • BA general understanding of security risks and the vigilance to consider them throughout testing activities
   • CKnowledge of the latest security vulnerabilities and exploits
   • DThe ability to use security testing tools effectively
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6. 5foundation · easy

   How can a tester apply security awareness principles when reporting a security defect?

   • ABy including a clear description of the risk and potential impact on the system and users
   • BBy describing the technical details without explaining the business impact
   • CBy waiting until the end of the project to report all security issues at once
   • DBy reporting the defect only to the development team and not to management
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