The number оf cаndidаtes аt the screening interview rоund оf a company’s recruitment process was seventy-two. By the time of the selection interviews, this number reduced to sixteen potential candidates that could fulfill the job position effectively according to its protocol. The yield ratio in this case is _____ percent.
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Yоu аre аnаlyzing a serverless web applicatiоn hоsted entirely in the AWS Cloud. The app allows users to upload short text messages and associated image files, which are then processed and stored for later retrieval. The application architecture includes the following components: User Web Browser: The client interface where users write messages and upload images. Amazon API Gateway: The front-end entry point exposes RESTful APIs to the browser. AWS Lambda Functions: One Lambda function validates user inputs (e.g., message content and file type). Another Lambda function processes the uploaded image (e.g., resizing, metadata extraction). Amazon S3: Stores the uploaded and processed image files. Amazon DynamoDB: Stores text messages and metadata associated with each uploaded image (e.g., upload time, user ID, image reference). Amazon Cognito: Manages user authentication (sign-up, login, token generation). The system is designed with scalability, security, and efficiency in mind. Based on the above scenario: Identify and define the principles of Data Flow Diagram (DFD) components: External Entities (Who/what interacts with the system?) Processes (System activities that transform data) Data Stores (Where the data is stored) Data Flows (How data moves between components) For each component you identify, briefly explain your reasoning (i.e., why it fits that DFD category in this context). Directions for answering the question: Organize your answer clearly by DFD component type (External Entities, Processes, Data Stores, Data Flows). Your reasoning should directly reference the cloud services and roles described in the scenario. Be concise but complete — imagine you are preparing a first draft of the system's Level 1 DFD. Use only the information provided and the concepts learning in the classroom. You do not create and submit a DFD; create a table similar to the following one with the information that is part of your DFD. Important à You must submit a unique file (WORD or TXT) with your answer. Component (flow, data store, external entity, process, boundary) Boundary (defines each boundary, which contains the component) Description Rubric Criterion Excellent (Full Points) Partial (Some Points) Poor (Few/No Points) Points 1. Correct Identification of External Entities (4 points) Accurately identifies both external entities (User Web Browser and Amazon Cognito) with correct classification. (4 pts) Identifies only one external entity correctly or makes minor classification errors. (2-3 pts) Fails to correctly identify external entities or misclassifies internal components as external. (0-1 pts) ____ / 4 2. Correct Identification of Processes (4 points) Correctly identifies the processes (API Gateway, Lambda Validation, Lambda Image Processing) and classifies them as activities that transform data. (4 pts) Identifies some but misses or misclassifies a process (e.g., calling storage a process). (2-3 pts) Misclassifies components or does not describe processes properly. (0-1 pts) ____ / 4 3. Correct Identification of Data Stores (4 points) Correctly identifies Amazon S3 and DynamoDB as data stores and explains their roles. (4 pts) Identifies only one data store correctly, or explanation lacks depth. (2-3 pts) Fails to identify correct data stores or incorrectly classifies processes as stores. (0-1 pts) ____ / 4 4. Correct Identification of Major Data Flows (4 points) Clearly identifies major data flows between components (e.g., User → API Gateway → Lambda → S3/DynamoDB) and explains directionality. (4 pts) Mentions data flows but omits key ones or describes flows unclearly. (2-3 pts) Major misunderstandings about how data moves, or very incomplete/missing flows. (0-1 pts) ____ / 4 5. Clarity and Quality of Reasoning (4 points) Each DFD component is accompanied by a clear, logical, and concise explanation showing good understanding of roles and boundaries. (4 pts) Provides reasoning, but some explanations are shallow, vague, or slightly inaccurate. (2-3 pts) Reasoning is missing, incorrect, or shows little understanding of the system roles. (0-1 pts) ____ / 4
Yоu аre pаrt оf а Scrum team develоping a cybersecurity-focused web application aimed at detecting and reporting phishing attempts in real-time. Your project follows the Agile methodology with two-week sprints and integrates security practices based on the Microsoft SDL (Security Development Lifecycle). Midway through the current sprint, the team discovers that a critical security control (input validation for URL submissions) was overlooked in the user stories. This flaw could allow attackers to inject malicious URLs into the system, bypassing the intended phishing detection, and possibly compromising users who access the reports. Additionally, the Product Owner insists on maintaining the sprint goal as originally planned — releasing a minimally functional prototype — while the Scrum Master reminds the team of their responsibility to ensure secure software delivery at each increment. Question: Identify the challenge: Explain the practical conflict faced by the Scrum team in balancing sprint goals with secure software engineering principles. Analyze the situation: Based on your understanding of the Microsoft SDL phases (e.g., Requirements, Design, Implementation, Verification, Release), describe what went wrong and which SDL phase(s) should have addressed this security requirement earlier. Should the current sprint scope be adjusted? Justify your position considering security, project management, and Agile values. Important à You must submit a unique file (WORD or TXT) with your answer. Rubric Criterion Excellent (Full Points) Partial (Some Points) Poor (Few/No Points) Points 1. Identifying the Challenge (6 points) Clearly explains the practical conflict between sprint goal adherence and ensuring secure delivery; highlights Agile principles vs. security principles. (6 pts) Mentions the conflict but lacks depth (e.g., only mentions deadline pressure or security, not both). (3-5 pts) Incomplete or vague description of the conflict; misunderstanding of Agile/security principles. (0-2 pts) ____ / 6 2. Analyzing the Situation with Microsoft SDL (8 points) Correctly identifies relevant SDL phases (Requirements and Design especially) and explains how and where the process failed, connecting it to input validation. (8 pts) Mentions SDL phases but misses key ones or gives a shallow explanation of the failure. (4-7 pts) Incorrect phases discussed; weak or missing analysis of where/why failure occurred. (0-3 pts) ____ / 8 3. Argument for Adjusting the Sprint Scope (6 points) Strong, well-reasoned justification that aligns with Agile values (responding to change, quality first) and security principles. (6 pts) Justifies adjusting scope but with a less convincing argument or missing Agile/security connections. (3-5 pts) Little to no justification or misunderstands Agile principles; insists on sticking to original scope despite risks. (0-2 pts) ____ / 6