CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company is using a single cloud provider for all critical services. What is the primary risk this company faces?
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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Concentration risk
Concentration risk (vendor lock-in) arises from over-reliance on one provider, leading to potential business disruption if the provider fails.
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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Data sovereignty risk
Why it's wrong here
Data sovereignty relates to legal jurisdiction, not single provider reliance.
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Compliance risk
Why it's wrong here
Compliance risk is broader and not solely due to single provider use.
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Insider threat risk
Why it's wrong here
Insider threat is a personnel risk, not specific to single provider.
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Concentration risk
Why this is correct
Concentration risk is the risk of relying too heavily on one vendor.
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