CCSP Time-limited access URL Practice Question
A cloud architect is designing a secure data sharing mechanism for a third-party partner. The partner needs temporary access to download a specific object from a private cloud storage bucket, but should not have broader access to the bucket. Which approach should be used?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use a time-limited access URL for the specific object
A time-limited access URL grants temporary access to a specific object without requiring the partner to have cloud credentials or bucket-level permissions.
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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Make the object publicly readable
Why it's wrong here
Public access exposes object to anyone, not just partner.
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Use cross-region replication to the partner's account
Why it's wrong here
Replication copies data, but does not provide temporary access.
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Grant the partner a role with read access to the bucket
Why it's wrong here
IAM role grants access to all objects in the bucket, not specific.
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Use a time-limited access URL for the specific object
Why this is correct
Correct: Pre-signed URL provides time-limited access to a specific object.
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