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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
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B83% (20)
- C4% (1)
- D8% (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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