CSSLP Secure Software Supply Chain Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common threats to the Software Supply Chain that an SBOM can help mitigate?
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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Identification of end-of-life (EOL) software components.
An SBOM allows for identifying vulnerable components (CVEs), managing end-of-life components, and identifying components with restrictive/incompatible licenses.
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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Mitigation of SQL injection flaws in custom code.
Why it's wrong here
SQL injection is an application-level coding defect.
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Prevention of brute-force attacks on application login.
Why it's wrong here
This is an application runtime security issue, not a supply chain issue.
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Identification of end-of-life (EOL) software components.
Why this is correct
Visibility into component versioning helps track obsolescence.
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Identification of components with known CVEs.
Why this is correct
SBOMs are the primary source for vulnerability inventory.
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Detection of non-compliant or restrictive open-source licenses.
Why this is correct
SBOMs facilitate legal and compliance reviews of third-party code.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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