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Benefits to an enterprise of secure development
Term Y12 Secure Software Architecture
Definition
Improved products or services, influence on future software development, improved work practices, productivity and business interactivity.
Example: Secure practices reduce rework, so productivity rises.
Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.
Question types it can appear in
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
No past question in this bank is linked to this term yet. It can still be tested through the question types above.
Study links
- Flashcard: Benefits to an enterprise of secure development in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Describe the benefits of developing secure software
How to use it in an answer
A model sentence
“Improved products or services, influence on future software development, improved work practices, productivity and business interactivity.” Then apply it: Secure practices reduce rework, so productivity rises.
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.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and extended response questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Technique for the question types
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
- Extended response: Plan with the command word, give a judgement or explanation supported by named details from the stimulus, use course terms and cover both sides when asked.
Common mistakes
- Use the term exactly as the syllabus words it, then link it to the scenario in the question; the 2025 feedback repeatedly rewards using the stimulus.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Benefits of collaboration (secure development) · Social, ethical and legal issues · Employment (impact) · Copyright · Intellectual property · Digital disruption · Programmed backup · Software development steps for secure code (order) · SQL injection · General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)