CLO-002 Business Principles OF Cloud Environments Practice Question
An organization is migrating to a cloud environment and needs to maintain strict control over its encryption keys. Which service should they utilize?
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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Key Management Service (KMS)
Key Management Service (KMS) or a Hardware Security Module (HSM) allows the customer to manage their own keys, fulfilling compliance requirements.
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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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM controls user access, not data encryption keys.
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Security Groups
Why it's wrong here
Security groups control network access, not data encryption.
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Why it's wrong here
While related, KMS is the cloud-native tool for this specific requirement.
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Key Management Service (KMS)
Why this is correct
KMS allows customers to create and manage their own encryption keys for data protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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