Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 56

Which of the following quantitative measures is KEY for an auditor to review when assessing the implementation of continuous auditing of performance on a cloud system?

Answer options

• A. Service Level Objective (SLO)
• B. Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
• C. Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• D. Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Service Level Objective (SLO), as it directly measures the performance expectations set for the service, which is crucial in continuous auditing. Options B, C, and D, while important, do not specifically focus on the ongoing performance metrics that SLOs provide for continuous assessment.