350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
A company uses a SaaS application for customer relationship management. In the cloud shared responsibility model, which security controls are the customer's primary responsibility?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Data classification and access policies
In SaaS, the customer is responsible for managing data and access, while the provider handles the underlying infrastructure, application, and OS.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Patching the underlying operating system
Why it's wrong here
Patching the underlying OS is the provider's responsibility in SaaS.
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Physical security of the data center
Why it's wrong here
Physical security is always the provider's responsibility.
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Network security for the application servers
Why it's wrong here
Network security for the application servers is typically the provider's responsibility in SaaS.
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Data classification and access policies
Why this is correct
Data classification and access policies fall under data and access management, which is customer responsibility in SaaS.
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