CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
A financial services company is required to keep customer data within a specific geographic boundary due to regulatory requirements. The company is evaluating cloud deployment models. Which model would best ensure data sovereignty while still providing scalability?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Community cloud hosted in the required geography
A community cloud can be shared by organizations with common compliance needs, such as financial regulations, and can be deployed in a specific region to meet data sovereignty.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Hybrid cloud with public cloud bursting
Why it's wrong here
Bursting may move data to public cloud, risking sovereignty.
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Public cloud with multi-region deployment
Why it's wrong here
Multi-region may violate data sovereignty if data moves across borders.
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Community cloud hosted in the required geography
Why this is correct
Correct. Community cloud meets shared requirements and can be geo-fenced.
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Private cloud on-premises
Why it's wrong here
On-premises private cloud provides control but limited scalability.
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