Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 27

In which of the following architecture styles does a device receive input from connectors and generate transformed outputs?

Answer options

• A. N-tiered
• B. Heterogeneous
• C. Pipes and filters
• D. Layered

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Pipes and filters, as this architecture is designed around the concept of processing data through a series of filters connected by pipes, allowing for transformation of inputs into outputs. The other options do not specifically focus on the input-output transformation through connectors in the same manner as pipes and filters.