CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
Which of the following is a cloud-native security control provided by a cloud service provider to manage user permissions and access to resources?
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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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a fundamental cloud service for managing users, roles, and permissions.
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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Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Why it's wrong here
VPC provides network isolation, not identity management.
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CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail provides auditing, not access management.
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Key Management Service (KMS)
Why it's wrong here
KMS manages encryption keys, not user permissions.
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why this is correct
IAM controls authentication and authorization for cloud resources.
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