Software development steps for secure code (order)

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Definition

Requirements definition, determining specifications, design, development, integration, testing and debugging, installation and maintenance, with security considered at each step.

Example: Security is considered in requirements, then design, then testing.

Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.

Question types it can appear in

Drag into order: Drag into order (familiarisation Q1)
Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

Secure Software Architecture (Part C); The Software Engineering Project (Part B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

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General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Requirements definition, determining specifications, design, development, integration, testing and debugging, installation and maintenance, with security considered at each step.” Then apply it: Security is considered in requirements, then design, then testing.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

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Identify: Recognise and name. (Sample exam Q1 (1 mark): Software development steps)

Official worked answer

Sample exam Q1 (1 mark): Software development steps (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer

Criteria

1: Identifies the correct answer.

Sample answer

Documenting the needs and constraints of the software

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Flashcard: Software development steps for secure code (order) in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Describe the benefits of developing secure software
Notes: Fundamental software development steps for secure code (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
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