WGU D487 PRE-ASSESSMENT: SECURE SOFTWARE DESIGN (KEO1)
(PKEO) EXAM NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What is a study of real-world software security initiatives organized so companies can measure
their initiatives and understand how to evolve them over time?, - CORRECT ANSWER-Building
Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without executing programs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Static analysis
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for
information security today? - CORRECT ANSWER-ISO/IEC 27001.
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed by executing programs on a real or
virtual processor in real time?, - CORRECT ANSWER-Dynamic analysis
Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing secure coding practices
and security testing methodologies? - CORRECT ANSWER-Software security architect
A company is preparing to add a new feature to its flagship software product. The new feature is
similar to features that have been added in previous years, and the requirements are well-
documented. The project is expected to last three to four months, at which time the new feature
will be released to customers. Project team members will focus solely on the new feature until
the project ends. Which software development methodology is being used? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Waterfall
A new product will require an administration section for a small number of users. Normal users
will be able to view limited customer information and should not see admin functionality within
the application. Which concept is being used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Principle of least privilege
, The scrum team is attending their morning meeting, which is scheduled at the beginning of the
work day. Each team member reports what they accomplished yesterday, what they plan to
accomplish today, and if they have any impediments that may cause them to miss their delivery
deadline. Which scrum ceremony is the team participating in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily Scrum
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for publicly
known problems? - CORRECT ANSWER-Common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide
product data from unauthorized access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cryptographic practices
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide
product data from unauthorized access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cryptographic practices
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system components are
all running the latest approved versions? - CORRECT ANSWER-System configuration
Which secure coding best practice says to use parameterized queries, encrypted connection
strings stored in separate configuration files, and strong passwords or multi-factor
authentication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Database security
Which secure coding best practice says that all information passed to other systems should be
encrypted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication security
eam members are being introduced during sprint zero in the project kickoff meeting. The person
being introduced is a member of the scrum team, responsible for writing feature logic and
attending sprint ceremonies. Which role is the team member playing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Software developer
A software security team member has created data flow diagrams, chosen the STRIDE
methodology to perform threat reviews, and created the security assessment for the new
(PKEO) EXAM NEWEST 2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What is a study of real-world software security initiatives organized so companies can measure
their initiatives and understand how to evolve them over time?, - CORRECT ANSWER-Building
Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM)
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed without executing programs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Static analysis
Which International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard is the benchmark for
information security today? - CORRECT ANSWER-ISO/IEC 27001.
What is the analysis of computer software that is performed by executing programs on a real or
virtual processor in real time?, - CORRECT ANSWER-Dynamic analysis
Which person is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing secure coding practices
and security testing methodologies? - CORRECT ANSWER-Software security architect
A company is preparing to add a new feature to its flagship software product. The new feature is
similar to features that have been added in previous years, and the requirements are well-
documented. The project is expected to last three to four months, at which time the new feature
will be released to customers. Project team members will focus solely on the new feature until
the project ends. Which software development methodology is being used? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Waterfall
A new product will require an administration section for a small number of users. Normal users
will be able to view limited customer information and should not see admin functionality within
the application. Which concept is being used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Principle of least privilege
, The scrum team is attending their morning meeting, which is scheduled at the beginning of the
work day. Each team member reports what they accomplished yesterday, what they plan to
accomplish today, and if they have any impediments that may cause them to miss their delivery
deadline. Which scrum ceremony is the team participating in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily Scrum
What is a list of information security vulnerabilities that aims to provide names for publicly
known problems? - CORRECT ANSWER-Common computer vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide
product data from unauthorized access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cryptographic practices
Which secure coding best practice uses well-tested, publicly available algorithms to hide
product data from unauthorized access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cryptographic practices
Which secure coding best practice ensures servers, frameworks, and system components are
all running the latest approved versions? - CORRECT ANSWER-System configuration
Which secure coding best practice says to use parameterized queries, encrypted connection
strings stored in separate configuration files, and strong passwords or multi-factor
authentication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Database security
Which secure coding best practice says that all information passed to other systems should be
encrypted? - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication security
eam members are being introduced during sprint zero in the project kickoff meeting. The person
being introduced is a member of the scrum team, responsible for writing feature logic and
attending sprint ceremonies. Which role is the team member playing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Software developer
A software security team member has created data flow diagrams, chosen the STRIDE
methodology to perform threat reviews, and created the security assessment for the new
