Risk Assessment & Management in Software Security
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What is the potential or possibility of suffering harm or loss defined as?

  • Quality of Service
  • Software Failures
  • Human Factors
  • Risk (correct)

Which factor contributes to poor software performance due to billions of memory lapses and rush to finish?

  • Nature of Software (correct)
  • Complexity
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Copyright Laws

Among the listed causes and effects of software risks, which one involves unrealistic schedules and budgets?

  • Unrealistic schedules and budgets (correct)
  • Poor software design
  • Trade Secrets
  • Mismatch of hardware–software interfaces

What contributes to poor software performance by making it difficult to test and prone to errors?

<p>Sequence of software programming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the consistent, dependable, protected, and secure service delivery environment?

<p>Quality of Service (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the factors affecting software performance, which one involves overconfidence as a potential problem?

<p>Human Factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key components of assessing risk in software?

<p>Assessment and control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging for software creators to assess vulnerabilities?

<p>Constant technological advancements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by buyers in verifying software quality standards?

<p>Lack of universally accepted measure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of software development involves a series of random tests on the software?

<p>Development testing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do system managers need to assess potential risks during the design phase?

<p>To identify vulnerabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect for software creators to document when assessing risks?

<p>Proving evaluations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of software?

<p>Execute a sequence of instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are software buyers, according to the text?

<p>Customers who obtain finished software from the developer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory is more volatile and loaded on demand at runtime?

<p>Random access memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do software developers need to convey the quality of their products to buyers' satisfaction?

<p>To ensure they meet universal basic standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which party has little leverage in disputing the claims of developers regarding software quality?

<p>Software buyers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a software producer from a software buyer?

<p>Software producers develop software specifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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