10 Questions
Simplicity in software leads to less security exposure and vulnerability.
True
Software with more functionality tends to be more secure.
False
Simple software is harder to test and keep secure.
False
Simplicity in a system makes it difficult for designers and programmers to identify unwanted access paths.
False
Users find it challenging to translate their general protection goals into system security configurations when the software is simple.
False
Testers can cover all possible combinations more effectively when working with simple software.
True
Simplicity in software always discourages the addition of complexity.
False
Interface designs that support the correct application of security features are examples of simplicity in software.
True
Maintaining program statements becomes more challenging when they are easy to follow and understand.
False
Complex access control rules are examples of simplicity in software design.
False
Test your knowledge on topics covered in the CYS 1212 Cybersecurity Design Principles Lecture 5 – Part 2, focusing on Economy of mechanism Principle, complexity vs. simplicity in software, steps to improve simplicity in security, and the advantages of simplicity in cybersecurity.
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