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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 principle of least privilege in the context of cloud security?

  1. Granting users only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their tasks

  2. Requiring users to change their passwords regularly

  3. Implementing multi-factor authentication for all users

  4. Encrypting all data in transit and at rest
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of least privilege involves granting users only the minimum level of access and permissions necessary to perform their job duties, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

Multiple choice

Which cloud security standard focuses on protecting sensitive data in the cloud?

  1. ISO 27017

  2. ISO 27018

  3. ISO 27001

  4. PCI DSS
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A Correct answer
Explanation

ISO 27017 is a cloud-specific security standard that provides guidelines for protecting sensitive data in the cloud, including data privacy, access control, and encryption.

Multiple choice

What is the role of a Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR certification in cloud security?

  1. Verifying the security of cloud service providers

  2. Assessing the security posture of cloud customers

  3. Training cloud security professionals

  4. Developing cloud security standards
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The CSA STAR certification program evaluates and verifies the security practices and controls of cloud service providers, helping organizations assess the security of their cloud environments.

Multiple choice

Which cloud security best practice involves regularly testing and updating security controls?

  1. Continuous monitoring

  2. Vulnerability management

  3. Incident response planning

  4. Security awareness training
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vulnerability management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in cloud systems and applications to prevent potential security breaches.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a cloud security incident response plan?

  1. Outlining steps to respond to cloud security incidents

  2. Identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities

  3. Implementing cloud security controls and measures

  4. Monitoring cloud activity for suspicious behavior
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Explanation

A cloud security incident response plan provides a structured approach for organizations to respond to and manage cloud security incidents, minimizing the impact and restoring normal operations.

Multiple choice

Which cloud security standard is specifically designed for healthcare organizations?

  1. HIPAA

  2. PCI DSS

  3. ISO 27001

  4. NIST SP 800-53
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A Correct answer
Explanation

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a US federal law that sets standards for protecting sensitive patient health information in electronic form, including in cloud environments.

Multiple choice

What is the primary goal of cloud security governance?

  1. Ensuring compliance with cloud regulations

  2. Protecting data and systems in the cloud

  3. Managing cloud costs and resources efficiently

  4. Improving the performance of cloud applications
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cloud security governance aims to establish policies, processes, and controls to protect data, systems, and applications in the cloud from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.

Multiple choice

Which cloud security best practice involves encrypting data at rest and in transit?

  1. Multi-factor authentication

  2. Least privilege principle

  3. Vulnerability management

  4. Data encryption
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Data encryption involves encrypting data both at rest (stored on a storage device) and in transit (being transmitted over a network) to protect it from unauthorized access and interception.

Multiple choice

What is the role of a cloud access security broker (CASB) in cloud security?

  1. Monitoring cloud activity for suspicious behavior

  2. Enforcing security policies and controls in the cloud

  3. Scanning cloud environments for vulnerabilities

  4. Providing secure remote access to cloud resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A CASB is a security solution that sits between an organization's on-premises network and cloud services, enforcing security policies and controls to protect data and applications in the cloud.

Multiple choice

Which cloud security best practice involves regularly reviewing and updating cloud security policies?

  1. Continuous monitoring

  2. Vulnerability management

  3. Security awareness training

  4. Policy management
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Policy management involves regularly reviewing, updating, and communicating cloud security policies to ensure they align with evolving threats and regulatory requirements.

Multiple choice

Which cybersecurity framework provides guidance on securing cloud computing environments?

  1. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework

  2. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27000 series

  3. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)

  4. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The CSA CCM provides guidance on securing cloud computing environments and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the deployment of MEC Edge Computing infrastructure at the edge of the network?

  1. Edge deployment

  2. Fog deployment

  3. Cloud deployment

  4. Core deployment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Edge deployment refers to the deployment of MEC Edge Computing infrastructure at the edge of the network, closer to end users and devices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Akraino Edge Stack?

  1. Edge Application Platform

  2. Edge Orchestrator

  3. Edge Analytics Engine

  4. Edge Security Manager
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Akraino Edge Stack consists of the Edge Application Platform, Edge Orchestrator, and Edge Security Manager. It does not include an Edge Analytics Engine.

Multiple choice

What is the primary challenge faced by Indian filmmakers in using cloud computing technology?

  1. Lack of skilled professionals

  2. High cost of infrastructure

  3. Lack of security

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The use of cloud computing technology in Indian cinema is challenged by a combination of factors, including the lack of skilled professionals, high cost of infrastructure, and lack of security.

Multiple choice

What is Edge Analytics?

  1. Processing and analyzing data at the edge of the network

  2. Processing and analyzing data in the cloud

  3. Processing and analyzing data on mobile devices

  4. Processing and analyzing data on servers
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Edge Analytics involves processing and analyzing data at the edge of the network, closer to the data sources, to reduce latency and improve performance.