Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 29

What does it mean if the system or environment is built automatically from a template?

Answer options

• A. Nothing.
• B. It depends on how the automation is configured.
• C. Changes made in production are overwritten by the next code or template change.
• D. Changes made in test are overwritten by the next code or template change.
• E. Changes made in production are untouched by the next code or template change.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, indicates that any alterations made in the production environment will be lost when the system is rebuilt from the template. Options A and B do not provide a clear understanding of the consequences of automation, while D incorrectly focuses on the testing environment and E falsely states that production changes are preserved.