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CCSP Practice Question: Which security testing technique is most…

Which security testing technique is most effective at identifying vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle by analyzing source code without executing it?

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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Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) analyzes source code at rest, allowing early detection of vulnerabilities before compilation or execution. This aligns with shift-left security principles.

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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    Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)

    Why it's wrong here

    RASP protects applications at runtime, not during development.

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    Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

    Why it's wrong here

    DAST tests running applications and is typically performed later in the SDLC.

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    Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

    Why it's wrong here

    IAST combines SAST and DAST but requires a running application.

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    Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

    Why this is correct

    SAST examines source code statically, enabling early detection.

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