CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
Which TWO of the following entities are typically responsible for maintaining compliance in a cloud environment under a shared responsibility model?
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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The cloud service provider (CSP).
Security in the cloud is a shared endeavor where the provider covers the infrastructure and the customer covers the configuration and data.
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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The hardware manufacturer.
Why it's wrong here
The manufacturer is disconnected from the operational security of the cloud environment.
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The local internet service provider.
Why it's wrong here
The ISP only provides connectivity, not security compliance.
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The end-user of the application.
Why it's wrong here
While they have responsibilities, they do not manage system-level compliance.
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The cloud service provider (CSP).
Why this is correct
The CSP is responsible for security of the cloud (infrastructure).
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The cloud customer.
Why this is correct
The customer is responsible for security in the cloud (data/config).
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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