350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
Which two controls are considered part of a zero-trust architecture for cloud access? (Choose two.)
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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Multi-factor authentication for all cloud access
Zero trust relies on identity verification (MFA) and granular access policies (conditional access) rather than network location.
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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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Multi-factor authentication for all cloud access
Why this is correct
MFA is a key zero-trust control.
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Static firewall rules based on IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Static IP rules are not adaptive.
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Permanent privileged role assignments
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust requires just-in-time privileges.
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Network-based VPN for all users
Why it's wrong here
VPN is network-centric, not zero-trust.
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Conditional access policies based on user and device
Why this is correct
Conditional access enforces identity-based policies.
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