Wgu D487 Secure Software Design Exam Accelerator: Ultimate Stu

Page 1 of 66 WGU D487 SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN EXAM ACCELERATOR: ULTIMATE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE SCENARIOS & PASS-FIRST-TRY BLUEPRINT Question 1 During which SDLC phase does the secure and complete removal of an application from all systems typically occur? o Testing phase o Design phase o Implementation phase o End of life phase Explanation >>>>The end-of-life phase involves retiring the software, which includes securely removing it from all systems to prevent potential vulnerabilities. 2. Question 2 A cybersecurity team identifies vulnerabilities and explores potential attack routes when analyzing a web application's security risks. What is this process known as? o Security development life cycle (SDL) o Implementation phase o Testing phase o Threat modeling Explanation >>>>Threat modeling is used to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, allowing for proactive security measures to be put in place.Page 2 of 66 3. Question 3 When a software application is released to the production environment, marking it accessible to users, which SDLC phase is represented? o Deployment phase o Requirement phase o Design phase o Maintenance phase Explanation >>>>The deployment phase is when the software has passed testing and is released for users in a live production environment. 4. Question 4