CLO-002 Management And Technical Operations Practice Question
Which THREE actions are best practices for securing a cloud virtual machine?
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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Applying the principle of least privilege
Securing a VM involves minimizing attack surface, ensuring encryption, and managing access correctly.
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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Allowing all ports in Security Groups
Why it's wrong here
Opening all ports is a critical security vulnerability.
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Applying the principle of least privilege
Why this is correct
Restrict user/service permissions to only what is necessary.
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Using public IPs for all services
Why it's wrong here
Private IPs should be used whenever possible for security.
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Keeping the OS and software updated
Why this is correct
Patching fixes known vulnerabilities.
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Using strong key-based authentication
Why this is correct
Avoid passwords in favor of secure keys.
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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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