CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A cloud engineer is configuring a web application that must comply with PCI DSS. The application runs on virtual machines in a public cloud. Which of the following security responsibilities falls under the customer's scope according to the shared responsibility model?
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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Patching the guest operating system of the virtual machines
In the shared responsibility model, the customer is responsible for patching the guest OS, while the cloud provider manages the physical infrastructure and hypervisor.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Replacing failed physical drives in the storage array
Why it's wrong here
Physical hardware maintenance is the provider's responsibility.
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Patching the guest operating system of the virtual machines
Why this is correct
The customer is responsible for guest OS patching.
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Configuring the physical network firewall
Why it's wrong here
Physical network security is the provider's responsibility.
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Applying hypervisor patches
Why it's wrong here
The cloud provider patches the hypervisor.
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