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CCSP Practice Question: Ensure that its cloud provider's data deletion…
A company wants to ensure that its cloud provider's data deletion process is verifiable. Which of the following should the company require in the service level agreement?
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Why each option matters
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Certificate of destruction
(Certificate of destruction) is the correct answer because it provides verifiable evidence that data has been securely deleted, which directly addresses the company's requirement. Option A (Service level credits) is for compensation when service levels are not met, not for deletion verification. Option C (Annual penetration testing) is a security testing measure, not related to data deletion. Option D (Right to audit) allows the company to audit the provider, but does not guarantee verifiable deletion evidence.
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 credits
Why it's wrong here
Service level credits are for performance metrics, not data deletion.
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Certificate of destruction
Why this is correct
Correct. A certificate of destruction provides verifiable proof that data has been securely deleted.
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Annual penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
Penetration testing assesses security vulnerabilities, not deletion processes.
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Right to audit
Why it's wrong here
Right to audit allows inspection but does not specifically verify deletion.
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