CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
You are analyzing an application to prevent unauthorized API access. Which requirement elicitation technique is best suited to identify potential entry points that an attacker might exploit?
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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Abuse Case Modeling
Abuse case analysis is specifically focused on identifying entry points and malicious usage paths during the requirements phase.
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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User Story Mapping
Why it's wrong here
User stories focus on intended functionality, not attacker exploits.
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Abuse Case Modeling
Why this is correct
Abuse cases help identify how a user might maliciously leverage an API endpoint.
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Compliance Gap Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Gap analysis identifies what is missing regarding a standard, not specific attack vectors.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
Why it's wrong here
This focuses on business value, not system exploitation.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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