Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 46

Which of the following is the common cause of misconfiguration in a cloud environment?

Answer options

• A. Absence of effective change control
• B. Using multiple cloud service providers
• C. New cloud computing techniques
• D. Traditional change process mechanisms

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, indicates that without effective change control, configurations can easily become inconsistent or erroneous. Options B and C can contribute to complexity but are not direct causes of misconfiguration. Option D refers to outdated methods that may not suit the dynamic nature of cloud environments, but they are not the root cause of misconfigurations.