Voluntary Application CT-STE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A company decides to voluntarily apply a security testing standard. The security team has limited resources and must choose which projects to include. What is the most important factor in defining the scope?

   • AThe age of the codebase, prioritizing only new projects.
   • BThe personal preference of the security team lead.
   • CThe number of developers assigned to each project.
   • DThe potential impact of a security breach on the business and its customers.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A company is voluntarily applying a security testing standard. The security team has limited budget and must decide between hiring an external penetration testing firm or investing in internal training and tools. The company's main goal is to build long-term security capability. What is the most effective use of the budget?

   • ASplit the budget equally between external testing and internal training.
   • BHire an external firm for a one-time penetration test.
   • CDelay any spending until a security incident occurs.
   • DInvest in internal training and tools to build sustainable in-house expertise.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A multinational company operates in countries with varying data protection regulations. Some regions have strict security testing requirements, while others have none. The company wants to adopt a uniform security testing standard voluntarily. What is the most important consideration?

   • AEnsure the standard meets or exceeds the strictest regulatory requirements in any region where the company operates.
   • BApply the standard only in regions with no regulations to avoid duplication.
   • CAdopt the standard but allow each region to opt out if they have their own requirements.
   • DUse the standard only as a guideline and rely on local regulations for each region.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the voluntary application of a security testing standard?

   • AApplying the standard because a regulator mandates it
   • BApplying the standard because a customer contract requires it
   • CApplying the standard on the organization's own initiative to improve security practices
   • DApplying the standard only when a security incident has already occurred
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6. 20application · medium

   A company has been voluntarily applying a security testing standard for two years. Management wants to know if the effort is worthwhile. What is the most appropriate way to evaluate the effectiveness of the voluntary application?

   • ACompare the number of security incidents before and after adoption, and review testing coverage against the standard.
   • BCount the number of security tests performed each month.
   • CCheck if the company has received any security certifications.
   • DAsk the security team if they feel the standard is useful.
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