Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 49

One of the main components of system audits is the ability to track changes over time and to match these changes with continued compliance and internal processes.
Which aspect of cloud computing makes this particular component more challenging than in a traditional data center?

Answer options

• A. Portability
• B. Virtualization
• C. Elasticity
• D. Resource pooling

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Virtualization, because it allows multiple virtual instances to run on the same physical hardware, making it difficult to track individual changes across these instances. The other options, while relevant to cloud computing, do not directly contribute to the complexities of monitoring changes as virtualization does.