CSSLP Secure Software Architecture And Design Practice Question
When designing for auditability, which THREE of the following pieces of information should be captured in security logs?
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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The type of action performed.
Who (user/service), what (action), and result (success/failure) are mandatory for reconstruction.
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 full password of the user involved in the event.
Why it's wrong here
Never log sensitive credentials.
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The type of action performed.
Why this is correct
Essential for understanding the activity.
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The user's home address and phone number.
Why it's wrong here
PII should not be in logs unless required.
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User identity or service account identifier.
Why this is correct
Essential for attribution.
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The timestamp and success/failure status of the action.
Why this is correct
Provides timeline and outcome information.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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