10 Questions
What is the primary goal of designing software systems to recover from failures?
To minimize damage and ensure system safety
What technique can help catch and diagnose failures in software systems?
Exception handling and logging
What is the default behavior of a fail-safe designed firewall if it fails or loses power?
Blocking all incoming traffic
What should an authentication system do if it fails?
Deny access to all users
What is the consequence of a biometric scanner failing to read a user's fingerprint correctly in a fail-safe designed system?
Denying access to the user
What is the purpose of a fail-safe default principle in software development?
To ensure system safety and security
What type of system is an example of a fail-safe design?
All of the above
What happens when a fail-safe designed system fails?
It defaults to a safe state to prevent further damage
What is the benefit of using exception handling and logging in software systems?
Improved failure diagnosis and recovery
What is the primary concern of a fail-safe design principle?
System safety
Test your understanding of the fail-safe default principle in software development, its importance, and examples. This quiz covers the concept of denying access to objects or resources by default unless explicitly granted, and how it applies to cybersecurity design.
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