Security Testing CTAL-TTA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A retail company is launching an e-commerce website that will handle customer payment information. The company wants to ensure that the website is secure before going live. The security team has identified that the website is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason to conduct security testing to address this vulnerability?

   • ATo verify that the website is compatible with all major web browsers
   • BTo confirm that the website's design meets the company's branding guidelines
   • CTo protect the company's reputation and avoid financial losses from data breaches
   • DTo ensure that the website's load time is fast enough for customers
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2. 12application · medium

   A financial services company is planning security testing for a new online banking application. The application uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) and encrypts all traffic with TLS. The testing team has a limited budget and must prioritize the most critical security risks. Which of the following should be the FIRST priority for security test planning?

   • ATesting the authorization controls to ensure users can only access their own accounts
   • BTesting the TLS configuration to ensure strong cipher suites are used
   • CTesting the application's input validation to prevent SQL injection
   • DTesting the MFA implementation to ensure it cannot be bypassed
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the first step in planning security testing activities?

   • ADefining the scope of testing
   • BExecuting the tests
   • CSelecting security testing tools
   • DWriting test cases
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5. 14expert · hard

   A company is developing a new IoT device that collects health data from users. The device sends data to a cloud server for processing. The company must comply with HIPAA, which requires that health data be protected. The security team is planning security testing. Which of the following is the MOST critical reason to conduct security testing?

   • ATo ensure that the cloud server can handle a large number of devices
   • BTo ensure compliance with HIPAA and avoid legal penalties
   • CTo ensure that the IoT device's battery lasts longer
   • DTo ensure that the IoT device's user interface is easy to use
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6. 15application · medium

   A government agency is planning security testing for a new citizen portal that allows users to access their tax records. The portal uses a public key infrastructure (PKI) for authentication and encrypts all data in transit. The testing team must define the scope of security testing. Which of the following should be INCLUDED in the scope?

   • ATesting the portal's load balancing to ensure it can handle peak traffic
   • BTesting the portal's user interface for usability and accessibility
   • CTesting the portal's database backup and recovery procedures
   • DTesting the PKI certificate validation process to ensure that expired or revoked certificates are rejected
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