CV0-004 Security Practice Question
Which of the following is the cloud provider's responsibility under 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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Securing the physical data center
The cloud provider is responsible for physical infrastructure, hypervisor, and global network. Customer manages OS, apps, IAM, data, and network security groups.
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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Encrypting data stored in cloud resources
Why it's wrong here
Data encryption is customer's responsibility.
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Configuring identity and access management policies
Why it's wrong here
IAM configuration is customer's responsibility.
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Securing the physical data center
Why this is correct
Physical security is always provider's responsibility.
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Patching guest operating systems
Why it's wrong here
Patching guest OS is customer's responsibility.
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