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ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSMP exam
Question #: 99
Topic #: 4
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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a logical process used by programmers to develop software. Which of the following SDLC phases meets the audit objectives defined below: System and data are validated. System meets all user requirements. System meets all control requirements.

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Suggested Answer: B

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Glenn
2 months ago
Wait, I thought initiation was important too?
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Deeanna
2 months ago
Not so sure about that. What about A?
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Carey
2 months ago
I think it's definitely B, Evaluation and acceptance.
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Tequila
3 months ago
Agreed! That's where validation happens.
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Clarence
3 months ago
B seems right, but I wouldn't rule out C completely.
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Dana
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards Evaluation and Acceptance too, but I wonder if there’s something in the Initiation phase that could also relate to meeting control requirements.
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Graciela
3 months ago
I feel like the Programming and Training phase is more about implementation rather than validation, so it might not be the right choice.
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Georgeanna
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about how the Definition phase outlines requirements, but it doesn't validate them.
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Avery
4 months ago
I think the Evaluation and Acceptance phase is where the system is validated against user requirements, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Hildred
4 months ago
Based on the audit objectives described, I think the Evaluation and Acceptance phase is the most appropriate choice. That's where the system is thoroughly tested and validated to ensure it meets all the necessary requirements before being approved for final deployment.
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Gerardo
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The SDLC has multiple phases, and I'm not sure which one specifically addresses all those audit objectives. I'll need to review my notes on the SDLC to make the best guess.
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Hoa
4 months ago
The Evaluation and Acceptance phase sounds like it would be the most relevant here. That's where the system is thoroughly tested and validated to ensure it meets all the requirements before being accepted and deployed.
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Fausto
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The audit objectives seem to cover a lot of ground - validating the system, meeting user requirements, and control requirements. I'll need to think through each SDLC phase carefully to determine the best fit.
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Mignon
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the Evaluation and Acceptance phase is the best match for the audit objectives described.
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