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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Why is it challenging for software creators to assess vulnerabilities?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the main function of software?

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

    Who are software buyers, according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

    What distinguishes a software producer from a software buyer?

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

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