Question 1

A buffer overflow occurs when attributes of a software object are forced to execute native code due to a flaw in the software's design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following types of attacks come from social engineering tactics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization penetration 
B)  Back door 
C)  Cross-site scripting 
D)  Buffer overflows 
A)  Organization penetration 
B)  Back door 
C)  Cross-site scripting 
D)  Buffer overflows

Question 3

Software vulnerabilities are bugs in the software that should have been found during testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A method involving unauthorized user requests between two parties without either party knowing the communication link has been compromised.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spoofing 
B)  Social engineering 
C)  Spam 
D)  Man in the middle 
A)  Spoofing 
B)  Social engineering 
C)  Spam 
D)  Man in the middle

Question 5

If a software developer does not know what a software vulnerability is, what is the most important step before writing code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learn how to write misuse case 
B)  Educate themselves on software attacks 
C)  Know the enemy 
D)  Learn how to code countermeasures 
A)  Learn how to write misuse case 
B)  Educate themselves on software attacks 
C)  Know the enemy 
D)  Learn how to code countermeasures

A buffer overflow occurs when attributes of a software object are forced to execute native code due to a flaw in the software's design.

Which of the following types of attacks come from social engineering tactics?

Software vulnerabilities are bugs in the software that should have been found during testing.

A method involving unauthorized user requests between two parties without either party knowing the communication link has been compromised.

If a software developer does not know what a software vulnerability is, what is the most important step before writing code?

Coding in the Sdlc: Not a Solitary Practice

Principles of Security and Quality

Getting Organized: What to Do on Day One

Software Requirements: Hear What They Say, Know What They Mean, Protect What They Own

Designing for Quality: the Big Picture

Designing for Security

Development Tools: Choose Wisely

Coding in the Cube: Developing Good Habit

Testing for Quality and Security

Maintain Your Software, Maintain Your Career

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Exam 1: Why You Need to Learn Secure Programming

A buffer overflow occurs when attributes of a software object are forced to execute native code due to a flaw in the software's design.

Which of the following types of attacks come from social engineering tactics?

Software vulnerabilities are bugs in the software that should have been found during testing.

A method involving unauthorized user requests between two parties without either party knowing the communication link has been compromised.

If a software developer does not know what a software vulnerability is, what is the most important step before writing code?

Coding in the Sdlc: Not a Solitary Practice

Principles of Security and Quality

Getting Organized: What to Do on Day One

Software Requirements: Hear What They Say, Know What They Mean, Protect What They Own

Designing for Quality: the Big Picture

Designing for Security

Development Tools: Choose Wisely

Coding in the Cube: Developing Good Habit

Testing for Quality and Security

Maintain Your Software, Maintain Your Career

Filters