- A
Integrate static code analysis and vulnerability scanning into the pipeline.
Automated scanning catches security issues early.
- B
Require manual approval for all deployments to production.
Why wrong: Manual approval is a gate but not a security practice per se; it does not prevent insecure code.
- C
Use IAM roles with least privilege for pipeline actions.
Least privilege reduces the blast radius of a compromise.
- D
Store deployment credentials in the source repository for traceability.
Why wrong: Credentials should not be stored in source; use AWS Secrets Manager or Parameter Store.
- E
Encrypt artifacts in transit and at rest using AWS KMS.
Encryption protects data integrity and confidentiality.
Question 485 of 1,750
DOP-C02 SDLC Automation Practice Question
This DOP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of sdlc automation. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE practices help ensure the security of a CI/CD pipeline that deploys to production? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Integrate static code analysis and vulnerability scanning into the pipeline.
Static code analysis and vulnerability scanning (option A) are essential for identifying security flaws early in the development lifecycle, preventing vulnerable code from reaching production. Integrating these tools into the CI/CD pipeline ensures that every commit is automatically checked against known vulnerabilities and coding standards, reducing the risk of deploying exploitable code.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Integrate static code analysis and vulnerability scanning into the pipeline.
Why this is correct
Automated scanning catches security issues early.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Require manual approval for all deployments to production.
Why it's wrong here
Manual approval is a gate but not a security practice per se; it does not prevent insecure code.
- ✓
Use IAM roles with least privilege for pipeline actions.
Why this is correct
Least privilege reduces the blast radius of a compromise.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Store deployment credentials in the source repository for traceability.
Why it's wrong here
Credentials should not be stored in source; use AWS Secrets Manager or Parameter Store.
- ✓
Encrypt artifacts in transit and at rest using AWS KMS.
Why this is correct
Encryption protects data integrity and confidentiality.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse operational controls (like manual approval) with security controls, or mistakenly believe that storing credentials in the repository aids traceability, when in fact it creates a severe security risk.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx) parse source code into abstract syntax trees (ASTs) and apply rule sets like OWASP Top 10 to detect patterns such as SQL injection or XSS. Vulnerability scanning (e.g., Trivy, Snyk) checks dependencies against public vulnerability databases (e.g., NVD, GitHub Advisory Database) using exact CVE identifiers and version ranges. Encrypting artifacts with AWS KMS ensures that even if the artifact repository is compromised, the data remains unreadable without the proper key, and KMS integrates with IAM for fine-grained access control.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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SDLC Automation — This question tests SDLC Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Integrate static code analysis and vulnerability scanning into the pipeline. — Static code analysis and vulnerability scanning (option A) are essential for identifying security flaws early in the development lifecycle, preventing vulnerable code from reaching production. Integrating these tools into the CI/CD pipeline ensures that every commit is automatically checked against known vulnerabilities and coding standards, reducing the risk of deploying exploitable code.
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