CLOUD SECURITY QUIZ

What is a fundamental aspect of cloud computing security architecture?

• Decentralization

  
  

• Autonomy

  
  

• Centralization

  
  

• Isolation

  
  

In cloud security architecture, what does the term "resilience" refer to?

  

• Ability to recover from failures

• Data encryption

  
  

•  Scalability

  
  

• Network latency

  
  

 Which architectural consideration is crucial for securing data in transit within a cloud environment?

• Data encryption

  
  

• Resource pooling

  
  

• Elasticity

  
  

•  Abstraction

  
  

What is a key consideration when designing a secure cloud architecture?

• Maximizing resource utilization

  
  

• Minimizing redundancy

  
  

• Ignoring scalability

  
  

• Prioritizing security over convenience

  
  

How does resource pooling contribute to architectural considerations in cloud security?

• It enhances isolation between resources.

  
  

• It increases vulnerability to attacks.

• It prioritizes availability over integrity.

  
  

• It has no impact on security considerations.

  
  

What is the primary goal of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud security?

• Resource pooling

  
  

• Ensuring data integrity

  
  

• Managing user identities and access

  
  

• Maximizing network bandwidth

  
  

Which term refers to granting permissions to perform specific actions within a cloud system?

• Authentication

  
  

• Authorization

  
  

• Encryption

• Decryption

  
  

What does "autonomic security" mean in the context of cloud computing?

• Security policies determined by humans

• Automated security measures that adapt to changing conditions

  
  

• Manual intervention in security processes

  
  

• Ignoring security measures entirely

  
  

How does autonomic security enhance cloud system resilience?

•  By slowing down response times

  
  

• By ignoring security vulnerabilities

  
  

•  By adapting to and mitigating security threats autonomously

  
  

• By reducing resource pooling

  
  

Which of the following is a key objective of cloud security?

•  Cost reduction

• Resource optimization

  
  

•  Risk management

  
  

• Network speed