CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
You are integrating Snyk into a CI pipeline. The scan is failing the build even when no new vulnerabilities are introduced. What is the cause?
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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An expired 'ignore' policy in the .snyk file.
Snyk's 'policy' or '.snyk' file can be configured with 'ignore' rules that expire, or thresholds that trigger build breaks if policy is violated.
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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An expired 'ignore' policy in the .snyk file.
Why this is correct
If a vulnerability was ignored until a specific date and that date has passed, the build will fail.
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null
Why it's wrong here
null
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The Snyk token has expired.
Why it's wrong here
An expired token would prevent the scan from starting at all.
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The scan speed is set to 'High'.
Why it's wrong here
Scan speed has no impact on build status.
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The dependencies are already updated.
Why it's wrong here
Updating dependencies should improve build status.
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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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