CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 361

A website visitor is required to provide properly formatted information in a specific field on a website form. Which of the following security measures is most likely used for this mandate?

Answer options

• A. Input validation
• B. Code signing
• C. SQL injection
• D. Form submission

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Input validation is the process that checks if the data entered by a user meets specific format criteria before it is processed. Code signing is used to verify the integrity of code and does not pertain to form data, while SQL injection is a type of attack rather than a security measure. Form submission refers to the act of sending data, which does not ensure that the data is properly formatted.