CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) — Question 91

A cloud systems administrator needs to log in to a remote Linux server that is hosted in a public cloud. Which of the following protocols will the administrator
MOST likely use?

Answer options

• A. HTTPS
• B. RDP
• C. Secure Shell
• D. Virtual network computing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Secure Shell (SSH) because it is specifically designed for secure remote login and command execution on Linux servers. HTTPS is used for secure web browsing, RDP is primarily for Windows remote desktop access, and Virtual Network Computing is not commonly used for Linux server management.