350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
In the shared responsibility model for PaaS, which of the following is typically the customer's 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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Securing the application code and data
In PaaS, the provider manages the runtime, middleware, OS, and infrastructure. The customer is responsible for the application code and data. Network controls and hypervisor are provider responsibilities.
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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Securing the hypervisor
Why it's wrong here
Hypervisor is provider responsibility.
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Patching the underlying operating system
Why it's wrong here
The provider patches the OS in PaaS.
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Managing network firewall rules
Why it's wrong here
Network infrastructure is provider-managed.
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Securing the application code and data
Why this is correct
The customer develops and manages the application and its data.
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