CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
Which TWO inputs are most important when developing 'Abuse Cases'?
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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System functional requirements
Abuse cases require understanding the system's intended functions and the threat landscape, usually through threat models.
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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System functional requirements
Why this is correct
You must understand what the system does to determine how to abuse it.
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The annual maintenance budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget is irrelevant to abuse case modeling.
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Developer performance metrics
Why it's wrong here
HR metrics are not relevant.
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Known threat intelligence and past incident history
Why this is correct
Using existing threat patterns helps identify likely abuse vectors.
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The internal office floor plan
Why it's wrong here
Physical site security is outside this scope.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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