CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
Which THREE configuration management practices help reduce 'Configuration Drift' in a secure software environment?
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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Implementing automated drift detection and remediation tools.
Infrastructure as Code, immutable infrastructure, and automated configuration auditing are the pillars of minimizing configuration drift.
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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Implementing automated drift detection and remediation tools.
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring helps identify and revert unauthorized changes.
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Treating infrastructure as 'immutable' by replacing rather than patching instances.
Why this is correct
Replacing instances ensures all nodes start from a known good image.
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Disabling all automated deployment pipelines.
Why it's wrong here
Manual deployment is prone to error and inconsistency.
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Using declarative Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Why this is correct
IaC defines the desired state, which can be automatically enforced.
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Allowing manual configuration changes via the SSH console.
Why it's wrong here
Manual changes lead directly to configuration drift.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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