CSSLP Secure Software Testing Practice Question
You are configuring Checkmarx for a .NET application. The scan results consistently miss vulnerabilities in a third-party DLL. What is the most likely reason?
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 third-party DLL is not configured as a source project or included in the scan scope.
Checkmarx requires binary/source access for full scanning; if the third-party DLL is not included as a source or dependency project, it cannot be analyzed effectively.
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 vulnerability is a logic error that static analysis cannot find.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, the most likely cause for missing a *known* DLL vulnerability is configuration/access.
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The .NET framework version is set incorrectly in the project settings.
Why it's wrong here
This would cause compilation errors, not missing vulnerabilities.
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The scan engine is set to 'Quick Scan' mode.
Why it's wrong here
Quick scan reduces performance but usually maintains rule coverage.
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The third-party DLL is not configured as a source project or included in the scan scope.
Why this is correct
SAST tools need access to code or dependencies to perform data flow analysis.
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Why it's wrong here
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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