350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
Which of the following is the primary function of a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Monitor and remediate cloud misconfigurations against benchmarks
CSPM tools continuously monitor cloud infrastructure for compliance with security best practices and benchmarks (e.g., CIS). They identify misconfigurations but do not typically enforce DLP, block threats, or protect workloads directly.
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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Block malicious domains at the DNS layer
Why it's wrong here
That is a function of Cisco Umbrella DNS-layer security.
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Protect workloads from malware
Why it's wrong here
That is a function of CWPP.
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Monitor and remediate cloud misconfigurations against benchmarks
Why this is correct
CSPM checks configurations against standards like CIS.
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Provide DLP for SaaS applications
Why it's wrong here
That is a function of CASB.
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