CV0-004 Security Practice Question
Which of the following is a best practice for managing secrets in cloud applications?
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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Use a cloud secrets manager with automatic rotation
Secrets should be stored in a dedicated secrets manager and rotated regularly, never hard-coded.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Embed secrets in application code
Why it's wrong here
Embedding secrets in code is insecure.
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Store secrets in environment variables
Why it's wrong here
Environment variables are not encrypted and may be exposed.
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Use a cloud secrets manager with automatic rotation
Why this is correct
Secrets managers provide encrypted storage and rotation capabilities.
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Share secrets via email
Why it's wrong here
Email is not secure for secrets.
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