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COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE WGU D320 MANAGING CLOUD SECURITY
CCSP OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT (OA) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED-
VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM
Cloud Security / Information Security / Professional Certification
Exam coverage: -
• Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design – Understand cloud
computing concepts, architecture, design, and security principles
• Cloud Data Security – Understand cloud data lifecycle, data storage,
and data protection strategies
• Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security – Understand cloud
infrastructure components and security controls
• Cloud Application Security – Understand secure cloud application
development and deployment
• Cloud Security Operations – Understand security operations in the
cloud, including incident response and business continuity
• Legal, Risk, and Compliance – Understand legal requirements, risk
management, and compliance in cloud environments
Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Which of the following cloud service models provides the customer with the
ability to deploy and run arbitrary software, including operating systems and
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applications, without the cloud provider controlling or managing the
underlying infrastructure?
A. Software as a Service (SaaS)
B. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D. Function as a Service (FaaS)
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides the customer with the
ability to deploy and run arbitrary software, including operating systems and
applications, without the cloud provider controlling or managing the
underlying infrastructure. This gives customers the most control over their
computing resources.
Question 2
Which deployment model involves a cloud infrastructure that is provisioned
for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers?
A. Public cloud
B. Private cloud
C. Community cloud
D. Hybrid cloud
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Correct answer: B
Rationale: A private cloud is provisioned for exclusive use by a single
organization comprising multiple consumers. It may be owned, managed,
and operated by the organization itself, a third party, or some combination.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of cloud computing
according to NIST?
A. On-demand self-service
B. Broad network access
C. Resource pooling
D. multi-tenancy
Correct answer: D
Rationale: According to NIST, the five essential characteristics of cloud
computing are on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource
pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Multi-tenancy is an
architectural feature of cloud computing but is not listed as a defining
characteristic.
Question 4
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Which cloud service model provides a platform allowing customers to
develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and
maintaining the infrastructure?
A. Software as a Service (SaaS)
B. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D. Anything as a Service (XaaS)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a platform allowing
customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity
of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with
developing and launching an app.
Question 5
What is the primary security benefit of a private cloud deployment model over
a public cloud model?
A. Lower cost
B. Increased scalability
C. Greater control over security and compliance
D. Faster deployment times
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE WGU D320 MANAGING CLOUD SECURITY
CCSP OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT (OA) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED-
VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM
Cloud Security / Information Security / Professional Certification
Exam coverage: -
• Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design – Understand cloud
computing concepts, architecture, design, and security principles
• Cloud Data Security – Understand cloud data lifecycle, data storage,
and data protection strategies
• Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security – Understand cloud
infrastructure components and security controls
• Cloud Application Security – Understand secure cloud application
development and deployment
• Cloud Security Operations – Understand security operations in the
cloud, including incident response and business continuity
• Legal, Risk, and Compliance – Understand legal requirements, risk
management, and compliance in cloud environments
Domain 1: Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Which of the following cloud service models provides the customer with the
ability to deploy and run arbitrary software, including operating systems and
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applications, without the cloud provider controlling or managing the
underlying infrastructure?
A. Software as a Service (SaaS)
B. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D. Function as a Service (FaaS)
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides the customer with the
ability to deploy and run arbitrary software, including operating systems and
applications, without the cloud provider controlling or managing the
underlying infrastructure. This gives customers the most control over their
computing resources.
Question 2
Which deployment model involves a cloud infrastructure that is provisioned
for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers?
A. Public cloud
B. Private cloud
C. Community cloud
D. Hybrid cloud
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Correct answer: B
Rationale: A private cloud is provisioned for exclusive use by a single
organization comprising multiple consumers. It may be owned, managed,
and operated by the organization itself, a third party, or some combination.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of cloud computing
according to NIST?
A. On-demand self-service
B. Broad network access
C. Resource pooling
D. multi-tenancy
Correct answer: D
Rationale: According to NIST, the five essential characteristics of cloud
computing are on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource
pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Multi-tenancy is an
architectural feature of cloud computing but is not listed as a defining
characteristic.
Question 4
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Which cloud service model provides a platform allowing customers to
develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and
maintaining the infrastructure?
A. Software as a Service (SaaS)
B. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D. Anything as a Service (XaaS)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a platform allowing
customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity
of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with
developing and launching an app.
Question 5
What is the primary security benefit of a private cloud deployment model over
a public cloud model?
A. Lower cost
B. Increased scalability
C. Greater control over security and compliance
D. Faster deployment times
