Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 454

Which of the following best describes a sandbox?

Answer options

• A. An isolated space where untested code and experimentation can safely occur separate from the production environment.
• B. A space where you can safely execute malicious code to see what it does.
• C. An isolated space where transactions are protected from malicious software
• D. An isolated space where untested code and experimentation can safely occur within the production environment.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, accurately describes a sandbox as a separate environment for testing code safely without affecting the production environment. Option B incorrectly suggests that sandboxes are for executing malicious code, while C focuses on transaction protection rather than code testing. Option D contradicts the purpose of a sandbox by stating it operates within the production environment, which is not safe.