CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 311

A cloud administrator must ensure all servers are in compliance with the company’s security policy. Which of the following should the administrator check FIRST?

Answer options

• A. The application version
• B. The OS version
• C. Hardened baselines
• D. Password policies

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as checking the hardened baselines ensures that the servers meet the foundational security configurations required by the company's policy. The other options, while important, are secondary to ensuring that the servers are built according to the established security standards.