CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 270

Signed applications reduce risks by:

Answer options

• A. encrypting the application’s data on the device
• B. requiring the developer to use code-level hardening techniques.
• C. providing assurance that the application is using unmodified source code.
• D. costing the developer money to publish, which reduces the likelihood of malicious intent.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because signed applications provide verification that the code has not been altered since it was signed, ensuring the integrity of the source. Option A is incorrect as signing does not involve data encryption. Option B is not relevant because code hardening is not a requirement of signing. Option D is misleading since financial costs do not directly relate to the security of the application's code.