Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 67

What is the concept of isolating an application from the underlying operating system for testing purposes?

Answer options

• A. Abstracting
• B. Application virtualization
• C. Hosting
• D. Sandboxing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Sandboxing, which refers to the practice of running applications in a controlled environment to prevent them from affecting the host system. A is incorrect as abstracting typically refers to hiding complexity, not isolation. B, Application virtualization, involves running applications in a virtual environment but does not specifically indicate isolation for testing. C, Hosting, simply refers to providing a server for applications rather than isolating them.