CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) — Question 69

Which of the following would MOST likely trigger a compliance audit?

Answer options

• A. A vulnerability
• B. A breach
• C. A risk
• D. A threat

Correct answer: B

Explanation

A breach is a significant event that indicates a failure in security protocols, often leading to compliance audits to assess the organization's adherence to regulations. In contrast, a vulnerability represents a potential weakness, while a risk is a broader concept that encompasses various uncertainties, and a threat is an external factor that could exploit vulnerabilities, none of which directly trigger audits like a breach does.