Question 1

NISt defines three service models, which can be viewed as nested service alternatives: software as a service, platform as a service, and __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of NISt defines three service models, which can...

Question 2

A _________ is an incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential information is released, viewed, stolen, or used by an individual who is not authorized to do so.
A)DoS attack
B)data breach
C)repudiation
D)tampering with data

Accepted Answer

A data breach is specifically defined as an incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed or disclosed in an unauthorized manner.

Question 3

A __________ is an intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services from CPs to cloud consumers.
A)cloud provider
B)cloud carrier
C)cloud broker
D)CSP

Accepted Answer

A cloud carrier acts as the intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services from Cloud Providers (CPs) to cloud consumers, facilitating the movement of data and services.

Question 4

three areas of support can be offered by a cloud broker: service intermediation, service aggregation, and __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of three areas of support can be offered...

Question 5

the __________ cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more clouds that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability.
A)hybrid 
B)public
C)private
D)community

Accepted Answer

Hybrid cloud infrastructure combines public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. This setup provides businesses with greater flexibility and more deployment options.

Question 6

A __________ is a party that can conduct independent assessment of cloud services, information system operations, performance, and security of the cloud implementation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a party that can...

Question 7

the security module for __________ is Keystone.
A)OpenStack
B)LDAP
C)Swift
D)Glance

Accepted Answer

Keystone is the identity service used by OpenStack for access management and authentication.

Question 8

An example of __________ is illegally accessing and then using another user's authentication information, such as username and password.
A)identity spoofing
B)elevation of privilege
C)repudiation
D)tampering with data

Accepted Answer

Identity spoofing involves pretending to be another user by using their authentication information, such as username and password, often obtained through illegal means.

Question 9

A __________ is a person, organization, or entity responsible for making a service available to interested parties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a person, organization, or...

Question 10

__________ enables the customer to deploy onto the cloud infrastructure customer-created or acquired applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ enables the customer to deploy onto...

Question 11

__________ offers the customer processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources so that the customer is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ offers the customer processing, storage, networks,...

Question 12

__________ comprise measures and mechanisms to ensure operational resiliency in the event of any service interruptions.
A)Intrusion management
B)Business continuity and disaster recovery
C)Security information and event management
D)Data loss prevention

Accepted Answer

Business continuity and disaster recovery are specifically designed to ensure operational resiliency and continuity in the face of service interruptions, disasters, or emergencies.

Question 13

A __________ is a person or organization that maintains a business relationship with, and uses service from, cloud providers.
A)CSP
B)cloud auditor
C)cloud broker
D)CSC

Accepted Answer

A CSC, or Cloud Service Customer, is the correct term for a person or organization that maintains a business relationship with, and uses services from, cloud providers.

Question 14

__________ enables the customer to use the cloud provider's applications running on the provider's cloud infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ enables the customer to use the...

Question 15

the two most significant developments in computing in recent years are cloud computing and the __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of the two most significant developments in computing...

Question 16

__________ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a model for enabling ubiquitous,...

Question 17

A __________ is an entity that manages the use, performance, and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between CPs and cloud consumers.
A)cloud carrier
B)cloud auditor
C)cloud broker
D)cloud provider

Accepted Answer

A cloud broker is an entity that manages the use, performance, and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between Cloud Providers (CPs) and cloud consumers.

Question 18

With a __________ cloud solution, sensitive information can be placed in a private area of the cloud, and less sensitive data can take advantage of the benefits of the public cloud.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With a __________ cloud solution, sensitive information...

Question 19

__________ is the monitoring, protecting, and verifying the security of data at rest, in motion, and in use.
A)SIEM
B)Web security.
C)Web security
D)Data loss prevention

Accepted Answer

Data loss prevention (DLP) is the strategy and processes for ensuring that sensitive or critical information is not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users. DLP involves monitoring, protecting, and verifying the security of data whether it is at rest (stored on some form of media), in motion (being transmitted via a network), or in use (being processed or accessed).

Question 20

__________ clouds are a way to leverage existing infrastructure and deliver and chargeback for bundled or complete services from the privacy of the organization's network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ clouds are a way to leverage...

Quiz 22: Cloud Security

NISt defines three service models, which can be viewed as nested service alternatives: software as a service, platform as a service, and __________ .

A _________ is an incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential information is released, viewed, stolen, or used by an individual who is not authorized to do so.

A __________ is an intermediary that provides connectivity and transport of cloud services from CPs to cloud consumers.

three areas of support can be offered by a cloud broker: service intermediation, service aggregation, and __________ .

the __________ cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more clouds that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability.

A __________ is a party that can conduct independent assessment of cloud services, information system operations, performance, and security of the cloud implementation.

the security module for __________ is Keystone.

An example of __________ is illegally accessing and then using another user's authentication information, such as username and password.

A __________ is a person, organization, or entity responsible for making a service available to interested parties.

__________ enables the customer to deploy onto the cloud infrastructure customer-created or acquired applications.

__________ offers the customer processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources so that the customer is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications.

__________ comprise measures and mechanisms to ensure operational resiliency in the event of any service interruptions.

A __________ is a person or organization that maintains a business relationship with, and uses service from, cloud providers.

__________ enables the customer to use the cloud provider's applications running on the provider's cloud infrastructure.

the two most significant developments in computing in recent years are cloud computing and the __________ .

__________ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

A __________ is an entity that manages the use, performance, and delivery of cloud services, and negotiates relationships between CPs and cloud consumers.

With a __________ cloud solution, sensitive information can be placed in a private area of the cloud, and less sensitive data can take advantage of the benefits of the public cloud.

__________ is the monitoring, protecting, and verifying the security of data at rest, in motion, and in use.

__________ clouds are a way to leverage existing infrastructure and deliver and chargeback for bundled or complete services from the privacy of the organization's network.