SCAZT Application And Data Security Practice Question
Which term describes the unauthorized use of cloud applications by employees within an organization?
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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Shadow IT
Shadow IT refers to applications or software used within an organization without explicit IT department approval.
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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Zero Trust
Why it's wrong here
This is a security methodology.
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Cloud-Native
Why it's wrong here
This refers to application architecture.
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Shadow IT
Why this is correct
Correct definition for unauthorized SaaS usage.
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BYOD
Why it's wrong here
This refers to hardware devices.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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