CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
Which TWO methods are effective for eliciting security requirements from non-technical business stakeholders?
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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Presenting misuse case scenarios
Non-technical stakeholders respond best to scenarios and high-level risk examples rather than technical documentation.
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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Presenting misuse case scenarios
Why this is correct
Relatable stories about system compromise are effective for eliciting business needs.
- ✗
Analyzing server log architecture
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical implementation detail.
- ✓
Conducting risk impact workshops
Why this is correct
Focusing on business risk allows stakeholders to articulate their security appetite.
- ✗
Reviewing raw packet captures
Why it's wrong here
This is too technical for business stakeholders.
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Reading the OWASP Top 10 documentation
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical resource, not a business elicitation method.
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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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