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CCSP Practice Question: Uses a multi-cloud strategy and wants to perform…
An organization uses a multi-cloud strategy and wants to perform a risk assessment that accounts for the shared responsibility model. Which approach is most appropriate?
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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Use cloud-specific risk assessment frameworks like CSA STAR
Cloud-specific frameworks like CSA STAR incorporate the shared responsibility model, making them suitable for multi-cloud risk assessments. Option A is wrong because ISO 27001 is general and not cloud-specific. Option B is wrong because NIST CSF is also general, not tailored to cloud. Option D is wrong because COBIT focuses on governance and management, not risk assessment.
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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Use ISO 27001 controls as the sole basis for assessment
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 focuses on the organization's own controls, not cloud-specific risks.
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Apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework across all cloud providers
Why it's wrong here
NIST CSF is a general framework, not designed for multi-cloud shared responsibility.
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Use cloud-specific risk assessment frameworks like CSA STAR
Why this is correct
CSA STAR provides cloud-specific controls and aligns with shared responsibility.
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Adopt COBIT for risk management alignment
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is useful for governance but not specifically for cloud risk assessment.
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