ISC Systems Security Engineering Foundations Practice Question
Which THREE security-relevant criteria should be assessed when evaluating a cloud service provider (CSP)?
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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SOC 2 Type II or equivalent audit reports
Assessing a CSP involves reviewing their security certifications, physical controls, and logical security isolation capabilities.
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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SOC 2 Type II or equivalent audit reports
Why this is correct
These reports provide independent validation of CSP security.
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Data isolation capabilities between tenants
Why this is correct
Multi-tenant security is critical in cloud computing.
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Employee cafeteria menu
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Physical and logical access controls
Why this is correct
CSP must prove they secure the hardware and hypervisor.
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Office interior design plans
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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