Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
From a security standpoint, a compiled program is less desirable than an interpreted one because malicious code can be
resident somewhere in the compiled code, and it is difficult to detect in a very large program.
Incorrect answers:
There is a risk difference between interpreted code and compiled code.
Compilers are reliable.
The risk of a program failing insecurely is not the result of compiled or interpreted code.
Sources:
KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 7: Applications and Systems Development (page 263).
KRUTZ, Ronald & VINES, Russel, The CISSP Prep Guide: Gold Edition, Wiley Publishing Inc., 2003, Chapter 2: Security Architecture and Models, Software (page 258).