CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
When assessing cloud risk, an organization identifies that if a single cloud provider fails, the organization cannot operate. This risk is known as:
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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Concentration risk
Concentration risk refers to over-reliance on a single vendor, which can lead to significant business impact if that vendor experiences a failure.
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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Third-party risk
Why it's wrong here
Third-party risk is broader, covering any external provider.
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Inherent risk
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is the risk before controls, not specifically about single provider.
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Concentration risk
Why this is correct
This is the risk of depending heavily on one provider.
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Residual risk
Why it's wrong here
Residual risk is remaining risk after controls.
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