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SSCP Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are types of…
Which THREE of the following are types of application security testing that should be included in a secure SDLC?
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Why each option matters
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Static application security testing (SAST)
Options A, B, and D are correct. SAST analyzes source code for vulnerabilities, DAST tests running applications, and penetration testing simulates real attacks. Option C (UAT) is for functional validation, not security. Option E (load testing) is for performance, not security.
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Static application security testing (SAST)
Why this is correct
Analyzes source code for vulnerabilities.
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Penetration testing
Why this is correct
Simulates real-world attacks to identify weaknesses.
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User acceptance testing (UAT)
Why it's wrong here
UAT validates functional requirements, not security.
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Dynamic application security testing (DAST)
Why this is correct
Tests running application for vulnerabilities.
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Load testing
Why it's wrong here
Load testing assesses performance, not security.
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