CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
A company is using a SaaS application for email. Which part of the security responsibility remains with the company?
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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Identity and access management
In SaaS, the provider manages the application and infrastructure, but the customer retains responsibility for identity and data access.
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
Why this is correct
The customer must manage who can access their data within the SaaS app.
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Server physical security
Why it's wrong here
The provider does this.
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Patching the application software
Why it's wrong here
The provider does this in SaaS.
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Database engine version
Why it's wrong here
The provider manages the underlying database.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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