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CV0-004 Practice Question: A cloud administrator is tasked with ensuring…
A cloud administrator is tasked with ensuring that only encrypted connections are used to transfer files to a cloud storage bucket. Which of the following should the administrator enforce?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse SFTP (which is encrypted) with FTP (which is not), and incorrectly assume that enabling SFTP is the correct answer, but the question specifically targets the standard encrypted protocol for cloud storage bucket uploads, which is HTTPS.
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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Require HTTPS for all uploads.
HTTPS (HTTP over TLS) encrypts data in transit using TLS, ensuring that files uploaded to a cloud storage bucket are protected from eavesdropping and tampering. By requiring HTTPS for all uploads, the administrator enforces encrypted connections as mandated by the security policy, which is a standard practice for cloud storage services like AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage.
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 HTTP with a custom header.
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is not encrypted.
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Allow FTP but restrict to specific IPs.
Why it's wrong here
FTP is unencrypted and insecure.
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Require HTTPS for all uploads.
Why this is correct
HTTPS encrypts data in transit.
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Enable SFTP access to the bucket.
Why it's wrong here
SFTP is not a standard protocol for cloud storage buckets.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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