CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud security analyst is reviewing access logs and notices that a pre-signed URL for an object was used after its expiration time. What should be the outcome of such an access attempt?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The request is denied with an access denied error
Pre-signed URLs are time-limited; once expired, the URL is invalid and access is denied.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The request is redirected to a new URL automatically
Why it's wrong here
No automatic renewal.
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The request is allowed because the URL was generated with valid credentials
Why it's wrong here
Expiration overrides validity of generation credentials.
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The request is denied with an access denied error
Why this is correct
Correct: Expired pre-signed URLs return 403 Forbidden.
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The request is logged but still granted
Why it's wrong here
Expiration means denial.
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