ISC Security Planning And Engineering Practice Question
Which TWO items should be included in a system's security architecture documentation?
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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Network topology diagrams.
Network diagrams and data flow diagrams are essential for understanding the security posture of a system.
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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Network topology diagrams.
Why this is correct
Critical for identifying security boundaries.
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Marketing brochures for the software.
Why it's wrong here
These are not technical documentation.
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Office building blueprints.
Why it's wrong here
Unless physical security is the primary focus, this is not a core artifact.
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Data flow diagrams.
Why this is correct
Critical for identifying data sensitivity and movement.
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Employee vacation schedules.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to security architecture.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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