CSW33303_Quiz 8: Cloud Issues and Challenges

Which cloud security principle is enforced through the Shared Responsibility Model?

• Cloud provider manages all controls

• User handles physical access

• Both provider and user have distinct responsibilities

• Users are exempt from security duties

What aspect of public cloud infrastructure can introduce performance variability?

• Reserved instances

• Dedicated hosting

• Multi-tenancy and shared resources

• Geographic location of support staff

Data residency laws ensure which of the following in cloud computing?

• Low latency access

• Data is stored within specific legal jurisdictions

• Backup files are encrypted

• Hardware is monitored 24/7

What is the primary risk of accidental data deletion in cloud environments?

• Reduced encryption strength

• Compliance with data residency

• Permanent data loss without backup

• Excess CPU usage

In cloud computing, what is the impact of latency?

• Improved processing speed

• Reduced energy use

• Delayed response time in applications

• Increased bandwidth availability

Why is vendor lock-in a concern in cloud migration planning?

• It increases uptime

• It prevents scaling

• It makes switching providers difficult

• It automates infrastructure

Multi-cloud adoption often introduces which challenge?

• Increased complexity in management

• Reduced data security risks

• Simplified compliance requirements

• Lower operational costs

Which regulation is focused on personal data protection in the EU?

• HIPAA

• GDPR

• PDPA

• PCI-DSS

What tool would best assist with managing role-based access in AWS?

• AWS Lambda

• Amazon S3

• AWS IAM

• CloudFront

A misconfigured firewall that allows external access is an example of what type of threat?

• Insider threat

• External breach

• User error

• Configuration oversight