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200-201 Is developing a new cloud-based application Practice Question
An organization is developing a new cloud-based application. The security policy requires that all data be encrypted in transit and at rest. Which combination of controls meets this requirement?
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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Use HTTPS and encrypt the database with TDE
HTTPS encrypts data in transit and TDE encrypts data at rest. Option A is wrong because a VPN encrypts data in transit but not at rest. Option B is wrong because database encryption alone does not encrypt in transit. Option C is wrong because HTTPS encrypts data in transit but not at rest.
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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Use a VPN for all connections
Why it's wrong here
VPN encrypts data in transit but not at rest.
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Encrypt the database using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Why it's wrong here
Database encryption alone does not encrypt in transit.
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Use HTTPS for all communication
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS encrypts data in transit but not at rest.
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Use HTTPS and encrypt the database with TDE
Why this is correct
Combines HTTPS for transit encryption and TDE for at-rest encryption.
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