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CCSKv5: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5
Free Practice Exam Questions (page: 4)
Updated On: 2-Jan-2026

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Why is identity management at the organization level considered a key aspect in cybersecurity?

  1. It replaces the need to enforce the principles of the need to know
  2. It ensures only authorized users have access to resources
  3. It automates and streamlines security processes in the organization
  4. It reduces the need for regular security training and auditing, and frees up cybersecurity budget

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Identity management at the organizational level is a key aspect of cybersecurity because it ensures that only authorized users can access specific resources, systems, or data. By controlling and managing user identities, roles, and permissions, identity management helps enforce security policies, preventing unauthorized access and potential breaches. This is a fundamental practice in maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability within an organization.



Which of the following cloud essential characteristics refers to the capability of the service to scale resources up or down quickly and efficiently based on demand?

  1. On-Demand Self-Service
  2. Broad Network Access
  3. Resource Pooling
  4. Rapid Elasticity

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Rapid Elasticity refers to the capability of cloud services to scale resources up or down quickly and efficiently in response to varying demand. This characteristic allows cloud environments to dynamically adjust resource allocation (such as computing power, storage, or bandwidth) to meet the needs of users, ensuring that resources are available when required and minimizing waste when demand decreases.
This ability is a key advantage of cloud computing, providing flexibility and cost efficiency for businesses.



Which technique is most effective for preserving digital evidence in a cloud environment?

  1. Analyzing management plane logs
  2. Regularly backing up data
  3. Isolating the compromised system
  4. Taking snapshots of virtual machines

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Taking snapshots of virtual machines (VMs) is one of the most effective techniques for preserving digital evidence in a cloud environment. Snapshots capture the entire state of a VM, including its memory,
configuration, and disk contents at a particular point in time. This allows investigators to preserve evidence as it was at the moment of the incident, enabling detailed analysis without altering the original state of the system.
While isolating the compromised system is important to prevent further damage, snapshots are more directly useful for preserving evidence. Backing up data and analyzing management plane logs are also valuable for incident response, but they don't capture the complete state of a compromised system as effectively as snapshots do.



In a hybrid cloud environment, why would an organization choose cascading log architecture for security purposes?

  1. To convert cloud logs into on-premise formats.
  2. To reduce the number of network hops for log collection
  3. To facilitate efficient central log collection
  4. To use CSP’s analysis tools for log analysis.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

In a hybrid cloud environment, cascading log architecture is used to streamline and optimize the collection and centralization of logs from multiple sources, both on-premises and in the cloud. The cascading architecture involves collecting logs from various systems, aggregating them at intermediate points, and eventually centralizing them for analysis and storage. This structure helps ensure that logs from both environments (cloud and on-premise) are efficiently gathered and made available for analysis, making it easier to monitor security events across the entire infrastructure.
This approach enables better management of logs, ensuring they are securely collected and accessible for further investigation or compliance reporting. It also optimizes log management by reducing redundancies and making the log collection process more efficient.



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