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Question 1

What is the primary function of Data Encryption Keys (DEK) in cloud security?

ATo increase the speed of cloud services

BTo encrypt application data

CTo directly manage user access control

DTo serve as the primary key for all cloud resources

Answer : B

Question 2

What is resource pooling?

AThe provider's computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers.

BInternet-based CPUs are pooled to enable multi-threading.

CThe dedicated computing resources of each client are pooled together in a colocation facility.

DPlacing Internet (''cloud'') data centers near multiple sources of energy, such as hydroelectric dams.

ENone of the above.

Answer : A

Question 3

Which practice minimizes human error in long-running cloud workloads' security management?

AIncreasing manual security audits frequency

BConverting all workloads to ephemeral

CRestricting access to workload configurations

DImplementing automated security and compliance checks

Answer : D

Question 4

How is encryption managed on multi-tenant storage?

ASingle key for all data owners

BOne key per data owner

CMultiple keys per data owner

DThe answer could be A, B, or C depending on the provider

EC for data subject to the EU Data Protection Directive; B for all others

Answer : B

Question 5

How can virtual machine communications bypass network security controls?

AVM communications may use a virtual network on the same hardware host

BThe guest OS can invoke stealth mode

CHypervisors depend upon multiple network interfaces

DVM images can contain rootkits programmed to bypass firewalls

EMost network security systems do not recognize encrypted VM traffic

Answer : A

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a cloud computing characteristic that impacts incidence response?

AThe on demand self-service nature of cloud computing environments.

BPrivacy concerns for co-tenants regarding the collection and analysis of telemetry and artifacts associated with an incident.

CThe possibility of data crossing geographic or jurisdictional boundaries.

DObject-based storage in a private cloud.

EThe resource pooling practiced by cloud services, in addition to the rapid elasticity offered by cloud infrastructures.

Answer : B

Question 7

In a cloud environment, what does the Shared Security Responsibility Model primarily aim to define?

AThe division of security responsibilities between cloud providers and customers

BThe relationships between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers

CThe compliance with geographical data residency and sovereignty

DThe guidance for the cloud compliance framework

Answer : A

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