ISC2 CSSLP Exam - Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CSSLP exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1

What are the various phases of the Software Assurance Acquisition process according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition and Outsourcing Working Group?

AImplementing, contracting, auditing, monitoring

BRequirements, planning, monitoring, auditing

CPlanning, contracting, monitoring and acceptance, follow-on

DDesigning, implementing, contracting, monitoring

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Suggested Answer: A

The Biba model is a formal state transition system of computer security policy that describes a set of access control rules

designed to ensure data integrity. Data and subjects are grouped into ordered levels of integrity. The model is designed so that subjects may

not corrupt data in a level ranked higher than the subject, or be corrupted by data from a lower level than the subject.

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Goldie

4 months ago

Option B seems off, I thought it was more about contracting.

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Floyd

5 months ago

I remember it being more about requirements and auditing.

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Jennifer

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about these phases? Sounds complicated.

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Bernadine

5 months ago

Definitely agree with option C!

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Flo

5 months ago

I think the phases are all about planning and monitoring.

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Christiane

6 months ago

I think "planning" and "monitoring" are definitely in there, but I’m torn between options C and D.

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Merilyn

6 months ago

I feel like "requirements" was mentioned in a similar practice question, but I can't remember if it was part of this specific process.

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Noah

6 months ago

I remember something about contracting being a key phase, but I can't recall the exact order of everything.

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Linwood

6 months ago

I think the phases might include planning and monitoring, but I'm not sure if "acceptance" is the right term.

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Bonita

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll start by eliminating any options that don't seem to fit the typical acquisition process flow. Then I'll try to match the remaining options to what I know about software assurance.

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Enola

6 months ago

I remember learning about this in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the exact phases. I'll have to review my notes to jog my memory.

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Ty

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the specifics of the DoD and DHS acquisition process. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Aracelis

6 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about the phases of the Software Assurance Acquisition process. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Billy

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know the process involves requirements, planning, contracting, and monitoring. I think the key is to identify the correct sequence of those phases.

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Tegan

6 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I know calcium channel blockers can have different side effects, but I'm not sure which one is most likely to cause constipation.

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Elvis

6 months ago

I vaguely remember something about it helping with triage or automating alerts. There was a practice question that mentioned case management, but I'm not confident about the details.

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Hayley

11 months ago

Wait, they want me to know the phases of software assurance acquisition? Isn't that what the IT guys are for? I thought my job was to just click 'next' and 'submit' on the exam!

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Keshia

11 months ago

I'm going with C. Can't go wrong with a nice, straightforward 'planning, contracting, monitoring and acceptance' kind of process, you know? Keeps things simple.

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Julieta

10 months ago

Yeah, C does sound straightforward. It's always good to have a clear process in place.

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Hana

10 months ago

I think B might also be a good option. It includes requirements and planning, which are crucial.

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Dell

10 months ago

I agree, C does seem like a solid choice. It covers all the necessary steps.

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Terrilyn

11 months ago

Option D sounds like a good fit too. Gotta love a little 'designing' and 'implementing' in there, am I right? Though I'm not sure that's the official terminology.

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Daisy

10 months ago

Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying. It's important to follow the official guidelines for the Software Assurance Acquisition process.

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Kallie

10 months ago

Definitely, designing and implementing play a key role in ensuring the software meets the necessary standards.

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Nina

10 months ago

I think it's actually C) Planning, contracting, monitoring and acceptance, follow-on. That's what the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition and Outsourcing Working Group outlines.

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Felicidad

10 months ago

Option D sounds like a good fit too. Gotta love a little 'designing' and 'implementing' in there, am I right? Though I'm not sure that's the official terminology.

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