CAD Security & Deployment

Question 1

Which security measure helps prevent unauthorized access to an application?

Accepted Answer

Authentication

Answer

Authentication ensures that only authorized users can access an application by requiring login credentials such as a username and password.

Question 2

What is the purpose of data encryption in application security?

Accepted Answer

Convert data into unreadable format for security

Answer

Encryption protects sensitive information by converting it into unreadable code that can only be decrypted by authorized users.

Question 3

Which security vulnerability occurs when user input is not properly validated?

Accepted Answer

SQL injection

Answer

SQL injection occurs when attackers manipulate input fields to execute unauthorized database queries, compromising sensitive data.

Question 4

What is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC) in an application?

Accepted Answer

Limit access to features based on user roles

Answer

RBAC restricts access to certain features based on a user’s role, ensuring only authorized personnel can perform specific actions.

Question 5

Which deployment strategy involves gradually releasing updates to a small subset of users before a full rollout?

Accepted Answer

Canary deployment

Answer

A canary deployment gradually introduces new features to a small group of users, allowing for testing and minimizing risks.

(CAD) Certified Application Developer Practice Test