DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid methods for securing cloud-based data storage?
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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Configuring Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) endpoints
Securing cloud storage requires a combination of IAM, encryption, and secure network configuration.
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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Configuring Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) endpoints
Why this is correct
VPC endpoints keep traffic on the private cloud network.
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Enabling server-side encryption
Why this is correct
Encryption protects the data at the storage layer.
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Sharing storage URLs publicly
Why it's wrong here
Public URLs are a major security risk.
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Enforcing IAM roles for storage access
Why this is correct
IAM provides granular control over who accesses the storage.
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Using a password for the root cloud account
Why it's wrong here
MFA, not just a password, is required for root account security.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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