SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
Which THREE items should be included in a 'Security Design Requirements' document?
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
✓
List of all potential threat actors and their motivations.
Design requirements must cover performance, threat vectors, and compliance standards.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The preferred color scheme for the SOC monitors.
Why it's wrong here
Monitor colors are not a security requirement.
- ✓
List of all potential threat actors and their motivations.
Why this is correct
Understanding the threat profile is a core requirement.
- ✓
Latency requirements for critical business applications.
Why this is correct
Security controls must not degrade application performance below requirements.
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The salary information of the security team.
Why it's wrong here
Salary information is not a design requirement.
- ✓
Regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Why this is correct
Compliance is a primary driver for security design.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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