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SY0-701 · Question #1051

A software engineer is downloading a third-party application from a public repository and wants to ensure the application has not been maliciously altered. Which of the following techniques should…

The correct answer is B. Code signing. Code signing provides a cryptographic signature that verifies the software’s authenticity and integrity, ensuring it has not been tampered with before download or installation.

Submitted by helene.fr· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A software engineer is downloading a third-party application from a public repository and wants to ensure the application has not been maliciously altered. Which of the following techniques should the engineer use?

Options

  • ADynamic analysis
  • BCode signing
  • CEncryption in transit
  • DStatic analysis

How the community answered

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    83% (20)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

Code signing provides a cryptographic signature that verifies the software’s authenticity and integrity, ensuring it has not been tampered with before download or installation.

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