- A
Cloud VPN
Why wrong: VPN is a network service.
- B
Cloud Asset Inventory
Provides a complete view of resources and can be used for compliance checks.
- C
Security Command Center
Includes Security Health Analytics for CIS Benchmark scanning.
- D
Cloud Audit Logs
Why wrong: Audit logs are for logging, not configuration scanning.
- E
Cloud Functions
Why wrong: Functions are for event-driven code, not CSPM.
Question 438 of 1,000
CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of cloud security operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An organization is using GCP and wants to implement cloud security posture management (CSPM) to continuously monitor configurations against the CIS Benchmark. Which TWO GCP services can be used for this purpose? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Cloud Asset Inventory
Cloud Asset Inventory provides a historical view of all GCP resources and their configurations, enabling continuous monitoring against compliance frameworks like the CIS Benchmark. Security Command Center offers built-in CSPM capabilities, including automated scanning for CIS Benchmark violations and actionable recommendations to remediate misconfigurations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN is a network service.
- ✓
Cloud Asset Inventory
Why this is correct
Provides a complete view of resources and can be used for compliance checks.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Security Command Center
Why this is correct
Includes Security Health Analytics for CIS Benchmark scanning.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Cloud Audit Logs
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs are for logging, not configuration scanning.
- ✗
Cloud Functions
Why it's wrong here
Functions are for event-driven code, not CSPM.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between logging services (Cloud Audit Logs) and active monitoring/compliance services (CSPM), leading candidates to mistakenly choose Cloud Audit Logs for configuration monitoring instead of Security Command Center or Cloud Asset Inventory.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cloud Asset Inventory uses the Cloud Asset API to export resource metadata and IAM policies, supporting feeds for real-time change notifications. Security Command Center integrates with Forseti Security and the CIS Benchmark scanner to evaluate resources against over 100 CIS controls, flagging violations like public bucket ACLs or unencrypted disks. In practice, organizations combine both to maintain a continuous compliance posture and automate remediation via Cloud Functions triggered by Security Command Center findings.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security team runs a vulnerability scan on a web application and discovers an unpatched SQL injection flaw. The team prioritises remediation by CVSS score — critical flaws are patched within 24 hours, high within 7 days. Questions like this test whether you understand vulnerability management processes, scanning tools, and remediation prioritisation.
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What does this CCSP question test?
Cloud Security Operations — This question tests Cloud Security Operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cloud Asset Inventory — Cloud Asset Inventory provides a historical view of all GCP resources and their configurations, enabling continuous monitoring against compliance frameworks like the CIS Benchmark. Security Command Center offers built-in CSPM capabilities, including automated scanning for CIS Benchmark violations and actionable recommendations to remediate misconfigurations.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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