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When conducting security testing on a mobile application, which is the correct set of basic areas to cover?
Suggested Answer: D
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D is correct per the syllabus. The others are incorrect.
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Virgie
10 months ago
D sounds right, but I’m not sure about the security policy part.
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Mable
11 months ago
Wait, are we really ignoring functionality in testing?
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Ashton
11 months ago
A is too limited, needs more focus on data.
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Emeline
11 months ago
I disagree, B seems more comprehensive.
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Willard
11 months ago
I think D covers the essentials well.
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Eladia
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) Access, data protection, documentation
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Francoise
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
It's important to consider all aspects of data handling to ensure the app is secure.
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Alexia
1 year ago
I agree, those areas cover the lifecycle of data in the app.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
I think C is a good choice. Data creation, storage, and transfer are crucial for security.
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Cammy
1 year ago
I believe code, functionality, and security policy are also important areas to cover in security testing.
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Alline
1 year ago
I agree with Francoise. Those areas are crucial for security testing on a mobile application.
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Lemuel
1 year 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
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to make sure all aspects are covered to ensure the mobile app is secure.
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Loise
1 year ago
I agree, option D covers all the important areas for security testing.
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Francoise
1 year ago
I think the correct set of basic areas to cover are access, data storage, data transfer, and security policy.