3.2.3 Robust Software

Which statement best describes the term "Robust"?

• A program that cannot handle unexpected actions without crashing and is prone to vulnerabilities.

• A program that can handle unexpected actions without crashing and free from vulnerabilities.

• A program that is colorful, good layout and consistent.

• None of the answers

An _____ trail helps keep track of anyone who made changes and during which part of development.

• Audit

• Coded

• Paper

Choose 3 that best describes a "Code Review".

• Checks software adheres to agreed standards.

• To check who made any modifications to the code.

• To find any instances of inefficient code.

• To identify potential vulnerabilities.

Robust software will have good authentication.

• True

• False

Anticipating misuse is an important stage of development.

• True

• False

What are the flaws in code called that can compromise the security of software?

• Bugs

• Malware

• Vulnerabilities

• Viruses

The three best things that a programmer can do to make their programs robust are.....

• Adhere to good programming practices.

• Carry out regularly code reviews.

• Keep an audit trail.

• Use different languages within the one project.

Should a problem be discovered, it can be ______ back to a version the flaw was introduced.

Who carries out the code reviews.

• The programmer

• Other programmers

Choose which best describe authentication methods.

• User ID & Password

• Pin Number

• Fingerprint

• Facial ID