CSSLP Secure Software Architecture And Design Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are key components of a 'Secure Design Review' process?
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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Validating the architecture against established security patterns.
Reviewing security requirements, threat models, and architectural patterns are foundational to design reviews.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Writing the final deployment documentation.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational task.
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Performing dynamic analysis on the final build.
Why it's wrong here
Design review happens before final build dynamic analysis.
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Validating the architecture against established security patterns.
Why this is correct
Ensures design follows industry standards.
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Reviewing security requirements for traceability.
Why this is correct
Ensures all security needs are covered.
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Evaluating the threat model for completeness.
Why this is correct
Ensures risks are accurately identified.
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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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