CCAK

CCAK practice questions, page 6 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 26

Which of the following attestation allows for immediate adoption of the Cloud Control Matrix (CCM) as additional criteria to AICPA Trust Service Criteria and provides the flexibility to update the criteria as technology and market requirements change?

  1. PC-IDSS
  2. CSA STAR Attestation
  3. MTCS
  4. BSI Criteria Catalogue C5

Question 27

To ensure that cloud audit resources deliver the best value to the organization, the PRIMARY step would be to:

  1. develop a cloud audit plan on the basis of a detailed risk assessment.
  2. schedule the audits and monitor the time spent on each audit.
  3. train the cloud audit staff on current technology used in the organization.
  4. monitor progress of audits and initiate cost control measures.

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of integrity technical impact?

  1. The cloud provider reports a breach of customer personal data from an unsecured server.
  2. A hacker using a stolen administrator identity alerts the discount percentage in the product database.
  3. A DDoS attack renders the customer’s cloud inaccessible for 24 hours.
  4. An administrator inadvertently clicked on Phish bait exposing his company to a ransomware attack.

Question 29

What is a sign of an organization that has adopted a shift-left concept of code release cycles?

  1. A waterfall model to move resources through the development to release phases
  2. Incorporation of automation to identify and address software code problems early
  3. Maturity of start-up entities with high-iteration to low-volume code commits
  4. Large entities with slower release cadences and geographical dispersed systems

Question 30

Cloud Control Matrix (CCM) controls can be used by cloud customers to:

  1. develop new security baselines for the industry.
  2. define different control frameworks for different cloud service providers.
  3. facilitate communication with their legal department.
  4. build an operational cloud risk management program.