CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following scenarios represent a breach of 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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Customer leaves a database port open to the public
Shared responsibility requires the customer to manage what is in their control; failing to do so creates security gaps.
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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Provider has a data center power outage
Why it's wrong here
This is the provider's responsibility.
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Customer leaves a database port open to the public
Why this is correct
Firewall configuration is the customer's responsibility.
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Customer fails to rotate IAM access keys
Why this is correct
Credential management is the customer's responsibility.
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Customer deploys code in a private VPC
Why it's wrong here
This is a correct deployment, not a breach.
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Provider fails to patch their physical hardware firmware
Why it's wrong here
This is the provider's responsibility.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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