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CCSP Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are commonly…
Which THREE of the following are commonly required when conducting a cloud vendor risk assessment?
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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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Security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001)
Financial stability, certifications, and incident response plans are standard vendor risk assessment items. Pricing comparison is procurement, not risk; marketing materials are irrelevant.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001)
Why this is correct
Evidence of security posture.
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Financial stability of the vendor
Why this is correct
Risk of vendor bankruptcy.
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Vendor's incident response plan
Why this is correct
How they handle breaches.
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Pricing compared to competitors
Why it's wrong here
Cost, not risk.
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Marketing materials and brand reputation
Why it's wrong here
Not substantive risk data.
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