CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) — Question 31

Which of the following BEST describes how a cloud provider helps a company with security risk responses?

Answer options

• A. Acceptance
• B. Mitigation
• C. Avoidance
• D. Transference

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Mitigation, as cloud providers typically implement various security measures to reduce risks. Options A (Acceptance) and C (Avoidance) do not involve active security measures, while D (Transference) refers to shifting risk to another party, which is not the primary role of a cloud provider.