Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK v5.0) Questions and Answers
Question 85
Which of the following best describes how cloud computing manages shared resources?
Options:
A.
Through virtualization, with administrators allocating resources based on SLAs
B.
Through abstraction and automation to distribute resources to customers
C.
By allocating physical systems to a single customer at a time
D.
Through manual configuration of resources for each user need
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Cloud computing uses abstraction and automation to pool and distribute resources efficiently among multiple tenants. This allows dynamic allocation based on demand. Reference: [CCSK v5 Curriculum, Domain 1 - Cloud Computing Models]
Question 86
What primary purpose does object storage encryption serve in cloud services?
Options:
A.
It compresses data to save space
B.
It speeds up data retrieval times
C.
It monitors unauthorized access attempts
D.
It secures data stored as objects
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Encryption in object storage is used to secure stored data and protect it from unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality. Reference: [Security Guidance v5, Domain 9 - Data Security]
