CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
In a DevSecOps pipeline, which TWO of the following are critical for ensuring the integrity of the software supply chain?
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
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Digitally signing code commits and build artifacts.
Code signing and dependency analysis are essential for verifying the source of code and the security of imported libraries.
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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Increasing the frequency of manual code uploads.
Why it's wrong here
Automation, not manual uploads, is required for pipeline integrity.
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Digitally signing code commits and build artifacts.
Why this is correct
Signing provides non-repudiation and integrity verification.
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Conducting Software Composition Analysis (SCA) on dependencies.
Why this is correct
SCA manages the risk of third-party and open-source vulnerabilities.
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Using only open-source libraries without vetting.
Why it's wrong here
This is a major supply chain security risk.
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Ensuring all developers have root access to production.
Why it's wrong here
This is a severe security risk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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