CLO-002 Management And Technical Operations Practice Question
Your organization uses a 'Shared Responsibility Model'. Which of the following is typically the customer's responsibility in the cloud?
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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Configuration of security groups
In most cloud models, the provider manages the physical hardware, while the customer manages data, patches, and configurations.
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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Maintenance of the host OS kernel
Why it's wrong here
This is the provider's responsibility in managed services.
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Redundancy of the physical power grid
Why it's wrong here
This is the provider's responsibility.
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Physical security of the data center
Why it's wrong here
This is the provider's responsibility.
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Configuration of security groups
Why this is correct
Customers are responsible for configuring their own network security and firewall rules.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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