ICC Cloud Security & Compliance

Question 1

Which security model is widely used in cloud computing to control access?

Accepted Answer

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Answer

Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

Answer

Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

Answer

Time-Based Access Control (TBAC)

Question 2

What is the primary function of a cloud firewall?

Accepted Answer

To filter network traffic and prevent unauthorized access

Answer

To encrypt data at rest

Answer

To manage cloud service costs

Answer

To create cloud backups

Question 3

Which compliance standard is commonly required for handling healthcare data in the cloud?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

PCI DSS

Answer

ISO 27001

Answer

SOC 2

Question 4

What is a key advantage of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in cloud security?

Accepted Answer

It requires users to verify their identity with multiple authentication factors

Answer

It eliminates the need for passwords

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It prevents all types of cyberattacks

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It reduces cloud storage costs

Question 5

Which encryption method is commonly used to secure data at rest in the cloud?

Accepted Answer

AES

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SHA-256

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RSA

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MD5

Question 6

What is the purpose of a cloud compliance audit?

Accepted Answer

To verify compliance with security and regulatory standards

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To increase cloud service costs

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To restrict data access for all users

Answer

To disable all cloud security controls