CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
A financial institution requires a cloud environment that is shared by multiple organizations with common regulatory compliance needs, such as PCI DSS. Which deployment model is most appropriate?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Community cloud
A community cloud is designed for organizations with shared concerns like compliance, security, or policy, and is more suitable than public or private cloud for this specific requirement.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Private cloud
Why it's wrong here
Private cloud is for a single organization, not shared by multiple.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud is multi-tenant but not tailored to a specific community's compliance needs.
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Community cloud
Why this is correct
Correct. Community cloud is shared by organizations with common interests.
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Hybrid cloud
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid cloud combines deployment models but is not inherently designed for shared compliance.
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