CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
Which TWO of the following are important controls for managing cloud resources to prevent cost overruns? (Select TWO).
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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Automated resource tagging
Resource tagging helps allocate costs and track usage. Detecting orphaned resources (e.g., unused instances) prevents unnecessary charges. These are key cloud cost management controls.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Conducting vulnerability scans on cloud instances
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scanning is a security control.
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Automated resource tagging
Why this is correct
Tagging enables cost allocation and tracking.
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Using multi-factor authentication for cloud access
Why it's wrong here
Multi-factor authentication is a security control.
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Implementing encryption for data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a security control, not cost control.
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Regular detection and removal of orphaned resources
Why this is correct
Orphaned resources incur costs without providing value.
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