CCSK by Cloud Security Alliance Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

All assets require the same continuity in the cloud.

A. False B. True

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following best describes how cloud computing manages shared resources?

A. Through manual configuration of resources for each user need B. Through abstraction and automation to distribute resources to customers C. Through virtualization, with administrators allocating resources based on SLAs D. By allocating physical systems to a single customer at a time

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

Select the statement below which best describes the relationship between identities and attributes

A. Attributes belong to entities and identities belong to attributes. Each attribute can have multiple identities but only one entity. B. An identity is a distinct and unique object within a particular namespace. Attributes are properties which belong to an identity. Each identity can have multiple attributes. C. An attribute is a unique object within a database. Each attribute it has a number of identities which help define its parameters. D. Identities are the network names given to servers. Attributes are the characteristics of each server. E. Attributes are made unique by their identities.

Correct Answer: E

Question 4

In which deployment model should the governance strategy consider the minimum common set of controls comprised of the Cloud Service Provider contract and the organization's internal governance agreements?

A. PaaS B. IaaS C. Hybrid D. Private E. Public

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

What goal is most directly achieved by implementing controls and policies that aim to provide a complete view of data use and exposure in a cloud environment?

A. Reducing the cost of cloud storage B. Simplifying cloud service integrations C. Increasing cloud data processing speed D. Enhancing data governance and compliance

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

Which of the following best describes the primary function of Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) in cybersecurity?

A. Provide cost management for cloud services B. Detect and respond to security threats in the cloud C. Manage cloud-based applications D. Optimize cloud storage performance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

Which of the following best describes a key aspect of cloud risk management?

A. A structured approach to SWOT analysis B. A structured approach for performance optimization of cloud services C. A structured approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing risks D. A structured approach to establishing the different what/if scenarios for cloud vs on-premise decisions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Which technique involves assessing potential threats through analyzing attacker capabilities, motivations, and potential targets?

A. Vulnerability assessment B. Risk assessment C. Threat modeling D. Incident response

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

In the cloud provider and consumer relationship, which entity
manages the virtual or abstracted infrastructure?

A. Only the cloud provider B. It is determined in the agreement between the entities C. It is outsourced as per the entity agreement D. Both the cloud provider and consumer E. Only the cloud consumer

Correct Answer: D

Question 10

What is known as a code execution environment running within an operating system that shares and uses the resources of the operating system?

A. Container B. Abstraction C. Virtual machine D. Platform-based Workload E. Pod

Correct Answer: A

Question 11

ENISA: A reason for risk concerns of a cloud provider being acquired is:

A. Resource isolation may fail B. Mass layoffs may occur C. Arbitrary contract termination by acquiring company D. Provider may change physical location E. Non-binding agreements put at risk

Correct Answer: E

Question 12

Which type of application security testing tests running applications and includes tests such as web vulnerability testing and fuzzing?

A. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) B. Functional Testing C. Unit Testing D. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) E. Code Review

Correct Answer: D

Question 13

What key activities are part of the preparation phase in incident response planning?

A. Implementing encryption and access controls B. Establishing a response process, training, communication plans, and infrastructure evaluations C. Creating incident reports and post-incident reviews D. Developing malware analysis procedures and penetration testing

Correct Answer: B

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Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5 (CCSKv5.0) - CCSK Exam Practice Test