CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
A security architect is reviewing supply chain security for a software product. Which TWO artifacts are most important for verifying the integrity and provenance of third-party components?
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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
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Software bill of materials (SBOM)
SBOMs list all components and their versions; dependency analysis identifies vulnerabilities in those components.
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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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Penetration test results
Why it's wrong here
Pen testing assesses the final application, not component provenance.
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Software bill of materials (SBOM)
Why this is correct
Correct – SBOM provides component inventory.
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Dependency analysis report
Why this is correct
Correct – dependency analysis checks for known vulnerabilities.
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Network flow logs
Why it's wrong here
Flow logs are for network monitoring, not supply chain.
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Database encryption configuration
Why it's wrong here
Encryption config is unrelated to supply chain.
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