Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 92

SAST testing is performed by:

Answer options

• A. scanning the application source code.
• B. scanning the application interface.
• C. scanning all infrastructure components.
• D. performing manual actions to gain control of the application.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because SAST (Static Application Security Testing) involves analyzing the application's source code for vulnerabilities. Options B, C, and D do not pertain to SAST, as they relate to different types of testing or analysis methodologies.