Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 256

Which of the following actions will NOT make data part of the "create" phase of the cloud data lifecycle?

Answer options

• A. Modifying metadata
• B. Importing data
• C. Modifying data
• D. Constructing new data

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as modifying metadata does not involve creating new data, but rather changing existing information about the data. Conversely, importing data, modifying data, and constructing new data all actively contribute to the creation of data within the cloud data lifecycle.