Secure Software Lifecycle Professional – CSSLP – Question319

Which of the following is generally used in packages in order to determine the package or product tampering?

A.
Tamper resistance
B. Tamper evident
C. Tamper data
D. Tamper proof

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation: Tamper resistance is resistance tampered by the users of a product, package, or system, or the users who can physically access it. It includes simple as well as complex devices. The complex device encrypts all the information between individual chips, or renders itself inoperable. Tamper resistance is generally used in packages in order to determine package or product tampering. Answer: B is incorrect. Tamper evident specifies a process or device that makes unauthorized access to the protected object easily detected. Answer: D is incorrect. Tamper proofing makes computers resistant to interference. Tamper proofing measures include automatic removal of sensitive information, automatic shutdown, and automatic physical locking. Answer: C is incorrect. Tamper data is used to view and modify the HTTP or HTTPS headers and post parameters.