Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 105

It is MOST important for an auditor to be aware that an inventory of assets within a cloud environment:

Answer options

• A. is fundamental for the security management program.
• B. is not fundamental for the security management program, as this is a cloud service.
• C. should be mapped only if discovered during the audit.
• D. can be a misleading source of data.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because an accurate inventory of assets is crucial for effective security management in cloud environments. The other options incorrectly suggest that asset inventory is not important or only relevant under certain conditions, which undermines the importance of comprehensive security practices.