CCOA Technology Essentials Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are standard best practices for securing cloud infrastructure?
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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Enable comprehensive audit logging
Least privilege, MFA, and audit logging are fundamental cloud security pillars.
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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Enable comprehensive audit logging
Why this is correct
Logging provides the necessary visibility for forensic analysis.
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Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Why this is correct
MFA is essential for protecting cloud management accounts.
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Share account passwords between team members
Why it's wrong here
Credential sharing violates basic security and accountability principles.
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Implement Principle of Least Privilege
Why this is correct
Limiting access to only what is needed is a core cloud security practice.
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Use only public IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Resources should use private IPs where possible to reduce exposure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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