Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 172

Regarding cloud service provider agreements and contracts, unless otherwise stated, the provider is:

Answer options

• A. not responsible at all to any external parties.
• B. responsible to the cloud customer and its clients.
• C. responsible to the cloud customer and its end users.
• D. responsible only to the cloud customer.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the provider's primary obligation is typically to the cloud customer who has entered into the contract. Options A, B, and C imply additional responsibilities or external liabilities that are generally not included unless explicitly stated in the agreement.