CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company is subject to a legal hold order and uses a cloud storage service with object replication across multiple regions. Which cloud feature should the company use to prevent deletion or modification of relevant data?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Legal hold policies (e.g., S3 Object Lock)
Legal hold features like S3 Object Lock (AWS) or Azure Immutable Blob prevent data from being deleted or modified during the hold period, even if replication exists.
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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Versioning of objects
Why it's wrong here
Versioning helps preserve previous versions but does not prevent deletion.
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Cross-region replication
Why it's wrong here
Replication alone does not prevent deletion.
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Backup to another provider
Why it's wrong here
Backup does not enforce legal hold.
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Legal hold policies (e.g., S3 Object Lock)
Why this is correct
Correct. Legal hold policies ensure data cannot be deleted or overwritten.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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