Quiz on Secure Systems Programming

What is a common vulnerability in programming languages like C and C++?

• Automatic array bound checking

• Memory leaks

• Null pointer exceptions

• Buffer overflow

Which programming language automatically checks array bounds?

• Java

• C

• C++

• Python

What is the first guideline for dependable programming?

• Check all inputs for validity

• Limit the visibility of information

• Provide restart capabilities

• Include timeouts when calling external components

What should be done to all inputs before processing?

• Encrypt them

• Ignore them

• Check for validity

• Log them

What type of checks should be performed on inputs?

• All of the above

• Syntax checks

• Type checks

• Range checks

What is the purpose of exception handling in programming?

• To provide fault tolerance

• To ignore errors

• To speed up execution

• To reduce memory usage

Which of the following is considered an error-prone construct?

• For loops

• Goto statements

• Function calls

• If statements

What should be included when calling external components?

• User inputs

• Error messages

• Timeouts

• Debugging information

What is a recommended practice for naming constants?

• Use random strings

• Use abbreviations

• Use descriptive names

• Use numeric values

What is a key aspect of security testing?

• Testing for performance

• Testing for compatibility

• Testing for security vulnerabilities

• Testing for user experience