- A
Ensure the legal hold prevents both deletion and modification of the data.
Modification can alter evidence; hold must prevent both.
- B
Delete any non-relevant data to reduce storage costs.
Why wrong: Deleting data while a hold is in place could result in spoliation.
- C
Rely solely on the cloud provider's default backup retention policies.
Why wrong: Default policies may not be sufficient; specific hold must be applied.
- D
Apply the legal hold to all copies of the data, including backups and replicas in different regions.
All copies must be preserved.
- E
Notify the cloud provider of the legal hold and request technical enforcement such as object lock.
Provider cooperation is necessary for technical measures.
Question 892 of 1,000
CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of legal, risk, and compliance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
In the context of eDiscovery, a legal hold must be placed on data stored in a cloud environment. Which THREE actions should the cloud customer take to ensure the legal hold is effective?
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
✓
Ensure the legal hold prevents both deletion and modification of the data.
A legal hold requires preserving all relevant data, including backups and replicas. It must also prevent modification, not just deletion. Communication with the provider ensures technical enforcement.
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.
- ✓
Ensure the legal hold prevents both deletion and modification of the data.
Why this is correct
Modification can alter evidence; hold must prevent both.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Delete any non-relevant data to reduce storage costs.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting data while a hold is in place could result in spoliation.
- ✗
Rely solely on the cloud provider's default backup retention policies.
Why it's wrong here
Default policies may not be sufficient; specific hold must be applied.
- ✓
Apply the legal hold to all copies of the data, including backups and replicas in different regions.
Why this is correct
All copies must be preserved.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Notify the cloud provider of the legal hold and request technical enforcement such as object lock.
Why this is correct
Provider cooperation is necessary for technical measures.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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 analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
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What does this CCSP question test?
Legal, Risk, and Compliance — This question tests Legal, Risk, and Compliance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Ensure the legal hold prevents both deletion and modification of the data. — A legal hold requires preserving all relevant data, including backups and replicas. It must also prevent modification, not just deletion. Communication with the provider ensures technical enforcement.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
Identify which CCSP exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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