CSSLP Secure Software Implementation Practice Question
A developer is using OWASP Dependency-Check to scan a Java application. Which configuration parameter should be utilized to ignore specific false-positive vulnerabilities identified in a third-party library?
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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--suppression
The --suppression flag allows developers to provide an XML file that defines rules to ignore specific CVEs or false positives in the dependency scan report.
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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--ignore-cve
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct command-line argument for Dependency-Check.
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--exclude-all
Why it's wrong here
This flag is not a valid parameter for Dependency-Check.
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--skip-analysis
Why it's wrong here
This skips the scan entirely rather than filtering results.
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--suppression
Why this is correct
The suppression file is the standard mechanism to filter out known false positives.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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