CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which phase of the SDLC is the most appropriate for conducting a formal security review of the system's design documentation?
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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Design phase.
The Design phase allows for architectural security reviews and threat modeling before any code is written, ensuring security is integrated early.
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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Verification phase.
Why it's wrong here
This is too late for architectural changes.
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Design phase.
Why this is correct
This is the standard phase for formal architectural and design security reviews.
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Implementation phase.
Why it's wrong here
This phase is for coding, making design changes expensive.
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Requirements phase.
Why it's wrong here
While early, the design phase provides more technical detail for a formal review.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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