csa ccsk practice test

Which cloud service model allows users to access applications hosted and managed by the provider,
with the user only needing to configure the application?

• A. Software as a Service (SaaS)
• B. Database as a Service (DBaaS)
• C. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• D. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

What primary purpose does object storage encryption serve in cloud services?

• A. It compresses data to save space
• B. It speeds up data retrieval times
• C. It monitors unauthorized access attempts
• D. It secures data stored as objects

What is the primary focus during the Preparation phase of the Cloud Incident Response framework?

• A. Developing a cloud service provider evaluation criterion
• B. Deploying automated security monitoring tools across cloud services
• C. Establishing a Cloud Incident Response Team and response plans
• D. Conducting regular vulnerability assessments on cloud infrastructure

What tool allows teams to easily locate and integrate with approved cloud services?

• A. Contracts
• B. Shared Responsibility Model
• C. Service Registry
• D. Risk Register

What is the primary purpose of implementing a systematic data/asset classification and catalog
system in cloud environments?

• A. To automate the data encryption process across all cloud services
• B. To reduce the overall cost of cloud storage solutions
• C. To apply appropriate security controls based on asset sensitivity and importance
• D. To increase the speed of data retrieval within the cloud environment

How does cloud sprawl complicate security monitoring in an enterprise environment?

• A. Cloud sprawl disperses assets, making it harder to monitor assets.
• B. Cloud sprawl centralizes assets, simplifying security monitoring.
• C. Cloud sprawl reduces the number of assets, easing security efforts.
• D. Cloud sprawl has no impact on security monitoring.

In a cloud environment, what does the Shared Security Responsibility Model primarily aim to define?

• A. The division of security responsibilities between cloud providers and customers
• B. The relationships between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers
• C. The compliance with geographical data residency and sovereignty
• D. The guidance for the cloud compliance framework

Which factors primarily drive organizations to adopt cloud computing solutions?

• A. Scalability and redundancy
• B. Improved software development methodologies
• C. Enhanced security and compliance
• D. Cost efficiency and speed to market

Which phase of the CSA secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) focuses on ensuring that an
application or product is deployed onto a secure infrastructure?

• A. Continuous Build, Integration, and Testing
• B. Continuous Delivery and Deployment
• C. Secure Design and Architecture
• D. Secure Coding

What is the primary goal of implementing DevOps in a software development lifecycle?

• A. To create a separation between development and operations
• B. To eliminate the need for IT operations by automating all tasks
• C. To enhance collaboration between development and IT operations for efficient delivery
• D. To reduce the development team size by merging roles