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ASTQB Exam - Topic 3 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASTQB's ASTQB exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 3

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When conducting security testing on a mobile application, which is the correct set of basic areas to cover?

AAccess, data protection, documentation

BCode, functionality, documentation, security policy

CData creation, data storage, data transfer

DAccess, data storage, data transfer, security policy

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Suggested Answer: D

D is correct per the syllabus. The others are incorrect.

by Alise at Jul 09, 2025, 02:09 AM

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Virgie

6 months ago

D sounds right, but I’m not sure about the security policy part.

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Mable

6 months ago

Wait, are we really ignoring functionality in testing?

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Ashton

6 months ago

A is too limited, needs more focus on data.

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Emeline

7 months ago

I disagree, B seems more comprehensive.

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Willard

7 months ago

I think D covers the essentials well.

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Eladia

7 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C because it focuses on data creation and storage, but I’m not completely confident about the relevance of data transfer in this context.

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Ora

7 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think data storage was highlighted as a key area, but I can't recall the exact combination of options.

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Lottie

7 months ago

I feel like option D might be the right choice since it covers access and data transfer, which are crucial in mobile security testing.

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Lashaunda

8 months ago

I think I remember that access and data protection are really important, but I'm not sure if documentation is always necessary.

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Wava

8 months ago

I think the key is to make sure you're testing the full lifecycle of data in the mobile app - creation, storage, and transfer. Option C looks like the most comprehensive choice for that.

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Kenneth

8 months ago

Okay, for mobile app security testing, I'd make sure to cover access controls, how data is stored and transferred, and any relevant security policies. Options A and D seem like the best choices here.

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Ira

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different areas they could be testing, like functionality, security policy, and data handling. I'll need to think through the core security concerns for a mobile app.

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Malcolm

8 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward security testing question. I'd focus on the key areas of access, data protection, and documentation as outlined in option A.

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Alana

10 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer involves a bunch of 'data' stuff. Mobile apps are all about data these days, right?

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Theola

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm torn between A and D. Both look good, but D seems to have a more complete set of areas to assess.

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Ernestine

10 months ago

B is interesting, but I think it's missing a key element - data protection. That should be included in the basic areas to cover.

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Yolande

9 months ago

A) Access, data protection, documentation

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Francoise

10 months ago

That's true, Cammy. Code and functionality are important too, but access and data protection are also key areas to consider.

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Milly

11 months ago

I'd go with C. Focusing on the lifecycle of data creation, storage, and transfer is a solid approach for mobile app security.

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Oliva

9 months ago

It's important to consider all aspects of data handling to ensure the app is secure.

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Alexia

9 months ago

I agree, those areas cover the lifecycle of data in the app.

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Jesusita

10 months ago

I think C is a good choice. Data creation, storage, and transfer are crucial for security.

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Cammy

11 months ago

I believe code, functionality, and security policy are also important areas to cover in security testing.

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Alline

11 months ago

I agree with Francoise. Those areas are crucial for security testing on a mobile application.

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Lemuel

11 months ago

Option D seems the most comprehensive. Access, data storage, data transfer, and security policy are crucial areas to cover in mobile app security testing.

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Audry

10 months ago

Yes, it's important to make sure all aspects are covered to ensure the mobile app is secure.

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Loise

10 months ago

I agree, option D covers all the important areas for security testing.

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Francoise

12 months ago

I think the correct set of basic areas to cover are access, data storage, data transfer, and security policy.

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