Isaca CCOA Exam - Topic 2 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CCOA exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following processes is MOST effective for reducing application risk?

ARegular third-party risk assessments

BRegular code reviews throughout development

CRegular vulnerability scans after deployment

DRegular monitoring of application use

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Suggested Answer: B

Performing regular code reviews throughout development is the most effective method for reducing application risk:

Early Detection: Identifies security vulnerabilities before deployment.

Code Quality: Improves security practices and coding standards among developers.

Static Analysis: Ensures compliance with secure coding practices, reducing common vulnerabilities (like injection or XSS).

Continuous Improvement: Incorporates feedback into future development cycles.

Incorrect Options:

A . Regular third-party risk assessments: Important but does not directly address code-level risks.

C . Regular vulnerability scans after deployment: Identifies issues post-deployment, which is less efficient.

D . Regular monitoring of application use: Helps detect anomalies but not inherent vulnerabilities.

Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:

Refer to Chapter 6, Section 'Secure Software Development,' Subsection 'Code Review Practices' - Code reviews are critical for proactively identifying security flaws during development.

by Alease at Nov 24, 2025, 04:07 PM

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Jame

1 month ago

Overall, B seems to cover more ground in reducing risks.

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Effie

1 month ago

C is good, but it's reactive. We need proactive measures like B.

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Erick

2 months ago

A is important too. Third-party assessments can reveal hidden risks.

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Leah

2 months ago

I agree, B is crucial. It helps maintain quality throughout.

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Clarinda

2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Code reviews catch issues early.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

Third-party assessments can miss a lot of issues.

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Hoa

2 months ago

Surprised that code reviews aren't the top choice here!

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Mitzie

2 months ago

I disagree, monitoring usage is super crucial too!

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Patria

3 months ago

Vulnerability scans are important, but they come too late.

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Benton

3 months ago

I think regular code reviews are key!

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Merrilee

3 months ago

I'm just here for the free donuts. Wait, what was the question again?

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Tandra

4 months ago

D) Regular monitoring of application use is crucial to catch any suspicious activity.

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Jani

4 months ago

I'd go with C) Regular vulnerability scans after deployment. Can't have any nasty bugs slipping through!

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Kathrine

4 months ago

B) Regular code reviews throughout development is the most effective way to reduce application risk.

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Mignon

4 months ago

Monitoring application use sounds useful, but I wonder if it actually prevents risks or just helps identify them after the fact.

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Boris

4 months ago

Vulnerability scans after deployment seem important, but I feel like they might be too late in the process to really reduce risk effectively.

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Amina

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of third-party risk assessments, but I can't recall if it was the most effective.

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Bronwyn

5 months ago

I think regular code reviews throughout development might be the best option, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Herschel

5 months ago

Vulnerability scans and monitoring application use both sound important, but I'm not sure if they'd be as effective as the other options. Gotta think this through carefully.

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Vanda

5 months ago

Ooh, I like the idea of regular code reviews. Catching issues early in the development process could be really valuable for reducing risk.

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Kimbery

5 months ago

Regular third-party risk assessments seem like a good way to get an objective, comprehensive view of application risk. That could be a solid starting point.

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Samuel

6 months ago

D is useful for ongoing security, but not as effective as B.

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Cassi

6 months ago

A) Regular third-party risk assessments are the way to go. Gotta cover all our bases, you know?

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Cheryl

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm not entirely sure which option would be the most effective. I might need to think through the pros and cons of each approach.

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Meghann

6 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the "MOST effective" part of the question. I'd start by considering the different risk reduction strategies and how well they address application risk.

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