CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
A company is migrating critical applications to the cloud. The risk manager is assessing the shared responsibility model. Which risk is the customer typically responsible for?
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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Data classification and access control
According to the shared responsibility model, the customer is responsible for data, access management, and application-level security.
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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Network infrastructure maintenance
Why it's wrong here
Network infrastructure is typically the provider's responsibility.
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Physical security of data centers
Why it's wrong here
Physical security is the provider's responsibility.
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Data classification and access control
Why this is correct
The customer must manage data classification and who has access to it.
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Hypervisor security
Why it's wrong here
Hypervisor security is the provider's responsibility.
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