CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
Which THREE categories are typically used to classify security requirements?
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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Confidentiality
Security requirements are generally grouped by confidentiality, integrity, and availability (the CIA triad).
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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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Protecting data privacy is a core requirement category.
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Project Profitability
Why it's wrong here
This is a business metric, not a security requirement.
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Integrity
Why this is correct
Ensuring data accuracy and consistency is a core requirement.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Ensuring system access is a core requirement.
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Marketing Appeal
Why it's wrong here
This is not a security classification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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