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Cloud Computing Management

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Cloud computing management involves administering web based services, data storage, and network security protocols. This subject is heavily featured in the computer aptitude sections of banking and government recruitment tests. The practice questions address SaaS backup, cross region storage replication, and serverless application designs.

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Cloud Computing Management Questions

Multiple choice

What is the primary goal of Cloud Security Vendor Management?

  1. To ensure the security and integrity of cloud-based systems and data

  2. To minimize the risk of security breaches and data loss

  3. To maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The primary goal of Cloud Security Vendor Management is to ensure the security and integrity of cloud-based systems and data, minimize the risk of security breaches and data loss, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for managing cloud security vendor relationships?

  1. Conducting regular security audits and reviews

  2. Providing vendors with access to relevant security information

  3. Allowing vendors to self-assess their security practices

  4. Establishing clear communication channels and regular touchpoints
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Allowing vendors to self-assess their security practices is not a recommended practice as it may lead to inaccurate or biased assessments.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) in Cloud Security Vendor Management?

  1. To define the security requirements and expectations for cloud services

  2. To outline the vendor's responsibilities and obligations

  3. To specify the performance metrics and service levels that the vendor must meet

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A Service Level Agreement (SLA) in Cloud Security Vendor Management defines the security requirements and expectations, outlines the vendor's responsibilities and obligations, and specifies the performance metrics and service levels that the vendor must meet.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cloud security vendor risk?

  1. Data security and privacy risks

  2. Compliance risks

  3. Operational risks

  4. Financial risks
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Explanation

Financial risks are not typically considered a type of cloud security vendor risk. They are more commonly associated with financial management and investment decisions.

Multiple choice

What is the primary responsibility of a Cloud Security Vendor Manager in vendor risk assessment?

  1. To identify and evaluate potential security risks associated with cloud vendors

  2. To develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

  3. To monitor and assess vendor performance

  4. To negotiate and manage cloud vendor contracts
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary responsibility of a Cloud Security Vendor Manager in vendor risk assessment is to identify and evaluate potential security risks associated with cloud vendors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cloud security vendor performance metric?

  1. Security incident response time

  2. Compliance audit results

  3. Customer satisfaction surveys

  4. Financial stability and reputation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Financial stability and reputation are not typically considered cloud security vendor performance metrics. They are more commonly associated with financial management and investment decisions.

Multiple choice

Which cloud computing service model is most commonly used for DevOps?

  1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

  2. Platform as a Service (PaaS).

  3. Software as a Service (SaaS).

  4. None of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

PaaS is the most commonly used cloud computing service model for DevOps because it provides a platform on which developers can build, test, and deploy applications without having to worry about managing the underlying infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of infrastructure as code (IaC)?

  1. To define and manage cloud infrastructure using code.

  2. To automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.

  3. To improve the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

IaC allows you to define and manage cloud infrastructure using code, automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources, and improve the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What is the primary purpose of access control in cloud security?

  1. To prevent unauthorized access to data

  2. To ensure data integrity

  3. To protect data from malicious attacks

  4. To improve data performance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary purpose of access control in cloud security is to prevent unauthorized access to data.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common access control model used in cloud security?

  1. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  2. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

  3. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

  4. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is not a common access control model used in cloud security. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Mandatory Access Control (MAC) are more commonly used.

Multiple choice

What is the primary purpose of compliance in cloud security?

  1. To ensure that cloud services meet regulatory requirements

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary purpose of compliance in cloud security is to ensure that cloud services meet regulatory requirements.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common compliance standard for cloud security?

  1. ISO 27001

  2. SOC 2

  3. PCI DSS

  4. HIPAA
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D Correct answer
Explanation

HIPAA is not a common compliance standard for cloud security. ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS are more commonly used.

Multiple choice

What is the primary purpose of cloud security posture management (CSPM) in cloud security?

  1. To monitor and assess cloud security posture

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks
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Explanation

The primary purpose of cloud security posture management (CSPM) in cloud security is to monitor and assess cloud security posture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common CSPM tool used in cloud security?

  1. CloudGuard

  2. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud

  3. McAfee MVISION Cloud

  4. Splunk Cloud
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Explanation

Splunk Cloud is not a common CSPM tool used in cloud security. CloudGuard, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, and McAfee MVISION Cloud are more commonly used.

Multiple choice

What is the primary purpose of cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) in cloud security?

  1. To protect cloud workloads from threats

  2. To protect data from unauthorized access

  3. To improve data performance

  4. To prevent malicious attacks
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Explanation

The primary purpose of cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) in cloud security is to protect cloud workloads from threats.