CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
During IAST implementation in a CI/CD pipeline, the agent reports a high number of false positives regarding SQL injection. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The agent is not correctly configured to recognize the application's specific data access abstraction layer.
IAST instruments the runtime environment; if the code uses an abstraction layer or ORM that the IAST agent does not map to database sinks, it may misinterpret harmless data transformations as vulnerabilities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Why it's wrong here
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The DAST scanner is conflicting with the IAST agent.
Why it's wrong here
While they can run together, they typically operate independently.
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The agent is not correctly configured to recognize the application's specific data access abstraction layer.
Why this is correct
IAST requires accurate mapping of custom ORMs to underlying database drivers.
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The source code repository is not accessible to the agent.
Why it's wrong here
IAST works at runtime, not through static source access.
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The build server lacks sufficient CPU cores for runtime instrumentation.
Why it's wrong here
Resource constraints cause latency, not false positives.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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