350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
In the shared responsibility model for cloud security, which responsibility is the customer's in an IaaS deployment?
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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Operating system security patches and updates
In IaaS, the cloud provider manages the physical infrastructure and hypervisor, while the customer manages the operating system, applications, and data.
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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Physical security of data centers
Why it's wrong here
Physical security is the provider's responsibility.
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Operating system security patches and updates
Why this is correct
The customer manages the OS, including patches.
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Network infrastructure including switches and routers
Why it's wrong here
Network infrastructure is managed by the provider.
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Hypervisor vulnerability management
Why it's wrong here
The hypervisor is managed by the provider.
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