CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
A company is migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud and must comply with FedRAMP requirements. Which of the following is the most appropriate cloud deployment model?
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Why each option matters
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Community cloud
FedRAMP requirements are stringent and often best met by a government community cloud or a dedicated cloud environment that has been FedRAMP authorized.
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Hybrid cloud
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid cloud combines on-premises and public cloud, but FedRAMP compliance depends on the specific cloud services used.
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Community cloud
Why this is correct
A community cloud shared by several organizations with similar compliance needs (e.g., government) can be FedRAMP compliant.
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Private cloud
Why it's wrong here
Private cloud is single-tenant but may not be FedRAMP authorized unless specifically built for it.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud may not meet FedRAMP requirements without specific authorization.
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