Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 6

In cloud computing, with whom does the responsibility and accountability for compliance lie?

Answer options

• A. The cloud service provider is responsible and accountable for compliance.
• B. The cloud service provider is responsible for compliance, and the cloud service customer is accountable.
• C. The cloud service customer is responsible and accountable for compliance.
• D. The cloud service customer is responsible for compliance, and the cloud service provider is accountable.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, indicates that the cloud service customer is both responsible for and accountable for compliance, which aligns with the shared responsibility model in cloud computing. Options A and B incorrectly place the provider in a primary role for compliance, while option D misattributes accountability to the provider.