DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
An organization is migrating sensitive financial records to a cloud environment. Which security control ensures that only authorized applications can decrypt the data?
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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Cloud Hardware Security Module (Cloud HSM)
Hardware Security Modules (HSM) provide the root of trust for encryption keys required by applications to decrypt data.
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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Database Replication
Why it's wrong here
Replication duplicates data, increasing the security surface.
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Cloud Hardware Security Module (Cloud HSM)
Why this is correct
Cloud HSMs provide high-assurance storage for keys used by authorized applications.
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Database Triggers
Why it's wrong here
Triggers are for auditing or automation, not key management.
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Shared Responsibility Model
Why it's wrong here
This is a framework, not a specific technical control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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