CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
A stakeholder requests a feature that allows users to bypass password complexity requirements for 'internal testing accounts.' As a CSSLP, what is your first step in requirements analysis?
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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Document the risk and perform a formal risk assessment
Analyzing the risk versus the business need is the standard procedure when a requirement violates security policy.
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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Document the risk and perform a formal risk assessment
Why this is correct
Performing a risk assessment allows stakeholders to understand the impact of the exception before a final decision.
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Immediately reject the request
Why it's wrong here
Requirements elicitation should be collaborative; immediate rejection prevents understanding the business need.
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Update the password policy
Why it's wrong here
Changing the policy to suit one request is poor security governance.
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Implement the bypass in dev only
Why it's wrong here
Implementing without risk analysis is a violation of secure development lifecycle principles.
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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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