CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when prioritizing findings from a DAST scan?
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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The ease of exploitability and availability of exploits.
Risk is a function of the vulnerability's severity, the sensitivity of the data involved, and the exploitability.
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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The time of day the scan was performed.
Why it's wrong here
Timing has no security significance.
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The number of lines of code in the component.
Why it's wrong here
Code size is not a risk metric.
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The ease of exploitability and availability of exploits.
Why this is correct
Easier exploits are a higher priority.
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The sensitivity of the data handled by the vulnerable endpoint.
Why this is correct
Higher sensitivity data increases the risk profile.
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The CVSS base score of the vulnerability.
Why this is correct
Standard metric for assessing vulnerability severity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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