CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer wants to ensure they can audit their cloud provider's security controls annually. Which contractual provision should be included in the cloud service agreement?
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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Right to audit clause
A right to audit clause gives the customer the contractual ability to perform audits, review security reports, or bring in a third-party auditor.
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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Service level agreement (SLA) with uptime guarantees
Why it's wrong here
SLA covers availability, not audit rights.
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Data deletion clause
Why it's wrong here
Deletion clause addresses data at contract termination, not audits.
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Data portability clause
Why it's wrong here
Portability covers data export, not auditing.
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Right to audit clause
Why this is correct
Correct. A right to audit clause provides the legal basis for auditing the provider.
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