ISC Systems Lifecycle Management Practice Question
An organization is adopting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform. The ISSMP wants to ensure no insecure configurations (e.g., S3 buckets with public read) are deployed. What should be integrated into the CI/CD pipeline?
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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Static Analysis for IaC (e.g., tfsec/Checkov).
Integrating static analysis tools for IaC (like 'tfsec' or 'Checkov') into the pipeline identifies insecure configurations before the 'terraform apply' command is executed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Static Analysis for IaC (e.g., tfsec/Checkov).
Why this is correct
These tools scan Terraform files for security misconfigurations before deployment.
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Manual Terraform code review logs.
Why it's wrong here
Manual review is prone to human error and does not scale well in a fast-paced pipeline.
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Using AWS IAM policies only.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies manage access, not the security configuration of the resource being provisioned.
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Disabling the Terraform 'plan' command.
Why it's wrong here
The 'plan' command is essential for previewing changes; disabling it hinders development.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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