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CCSP Question #99: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Planning and requirements analysis, define, design, develop, testing, and maintenance. The standard phases of a software development lifecycle typically begin with planning and requirements analysis, followed by defining, designing, developing, testing, and ultimately maintenance.

Submitted by jaden.t· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Application Security

Question

What are the phases of a software development lifecycle process model?

Options

  • APlanning and requirements analysis, define, design, develop, testing, and maintenance
  • BDefine, planning and requirements analysis, design, develop, testing, and maintenance
  • CPlanning and requirements analysis, define, design, testing, develop, and maintenance
  • DPlanning and requirements analysis, design, define, develop, testing, and maintenance

Explanation

The standard phases of a software development lifecycle typically begin with planning and requirements analysis, followed by defining, designing, developing, testing, and ultimately maintenance.

Common mistakes.

  • B. 'Define' typically follows 'Planning and requirements analysis', not precedes it, as definition builds upon initial planning.
  • C. 'Testing' comes after 'Develop' in a standard SDLC, as you test what has been developed.
  • D. 'Design' typically follows 'Define', and 'Define' should not follow 'Design'.

Concept tested. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/develop/security-sdlc

Topics

#SDLC#Software Development Lifecycle#Application Security#Secure Development Phases

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