Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 266

The effect of which of the following should have priority in planning the scope and objectives of a cloud audit?

Answer options

• A. Applicable corporate standards
• B. Applicable statutory requirements
• C. Applicable industry good practices
• D. Organizational policies and procedures

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as statutory requirements are legally binding and must be adhered to in order to avoid legal repercussions. While corporate standards, industry good practices, and organizational policies are important, they do not carry the same legal weight as statutory requirements.