Eccouncil 312-40 Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE) Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

VoxCloPro is a cloud service provider based in South America that offers all types of cloud-based services to cloud consumers. The cloud-based services provided by VoxCloPro are secure and cost-effective. Terra Soft.

Pvt. Ltd. is an IT company that adopted the cloud-based services of VoxCloPro and transferred the data and applications owned by the organization from on-premises to the VoxCloPro cloud environment. According to the data protection laws of Central and South American countries, who among the following is responsible for ensuring the security and privacy of personal data?



Answer : C

According to the data protection laws of Central and South American countries, the primary responsibility for ensuring the security and privacy of personal data typically lies with the entity that owns the data, in this case, Terra Soft. Pvt. Ltd.

1.Data Ownership: Terra Soft. Pvt. Ltd, as the data owner, is responsible for the security and privacy of the personal data it collects and processes. This includes data transferred to cloud environments1.

1.Cloud Service Provider's Role: While VoxCloPro, as a cloud service provider, is responsible for the security of the cloud infrastructure, Terra Soft. Pvt. Ltd retains the responsibility for its data within that infrastructure2.

1.Legal Compliance: Terra Soft. Pvt. Ltd must ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws, which may include implementing appropriate security measures and maintaining control over how personal data is processed3.

1.Shared Responsibility Model: In cloud computing, there is often a shared responsibility model where the cloud service provider manages the security of the cloud, while the customer is responsible for security in the cloud. This means that Terra Soft. Pvt. Ltd is responsible for ensuring that its use of VoxCloPro's services complies with applicable data protection laws2.


Determination and Directive on the Usage of Cloud Computing Services2.

Privacy in Latin America and the Caribbean - Bloomberg Law News1.

Cloud Services Contracts and Data Protection - PPM Attorneys3.

Question 2

Richard Roxburgh works as a cloud security engineer in an IT company. His organization was dissatisfied with the services of its previous cloud service provider. Therefore, in January 2020, his organization adopted AWS cloud-based services and shifted all workloads and data in the AWS cloud. Richard wants to provide complete security to the hosted applications before deployment and while running in the AWS ecosystem. Which of the following automated security assessment services provided by AWS can be used by Richard to improve application security and check the application for any type of vulnerability or deviation from the best practices automatically?



Answer : B

1.Amazon Inspector: It is an automated security assessment service that helps improve the security and compliance of applications deployed on AWS1.

1.Automated Scans: Amazon Inspector automatically scans workloads, such as Amazon EC2 instances, containers, and Lambda functions, for vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure1.

1.Security Best Practices: It checks for deviations from best practices and provides detailed findings that include information about the nature of the threat, the affected resources, and recommendations for remediation1.

1.Integration with AWS: As an AWS-native service, Amazon Inspector is well-integrated into the AWS ecosystem, making it suitable for Richard's requirements to secure applications before deployment and while running1.

1.Exclusion of Other Options: AWS CloudFormation is used for infrastructure as code, AWS Control Tower for governance, and Amazon CloudFront for content delivery, none of which are automated security assessment services1.


AWS's official page on Amazon Inspector1.

Question 3

AWS runs 35+ instances that are all CentOS machines. Updating these machines manually is a time-intensive task that may lead to missed updates for some instances and create vulnerabilities. Which of the following can be used to prevent each port of each instance from being opened to access the machine and install updates?



Answer : B


Question 4

Rachel McAdams works as a senior cloud security engineer in a cloud service provider company. Owing to the robust services and security features provided by her organization, the number of cloud consumers continues to increase. To mee the increasing cloud consumer requirements, her organization decided to build more data centers. Therefore, Rachel's organization formed a new team to design and construct data centers. Rachel is also part of the team and was given the responsibility of designing the data center. How can Racheal maintain

a stable temperature in the HVAC unit?



Answer : A

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1.HVAC Function: The primary function of an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system in a data center is to remove the excess heat generated by the equipment to prevent overheating1.

1.Heat Removal: The HVAC system should be designed to take the heat generated by the data center equipment outside. This is typically achieved through a combination of air conditioning and ventilation systems1.

1.Cool Air Supply: Simultaneously, the system must supply cool air inside to maintain the equipment at optimal operating temperatures. This is often done using chilled water systems, air conditioners, and controlled airflow management1.

1.Temperature Stability: Maintaining a stable temperature within the recommended range is crucial for the longevity and reliability of data center equipment. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends keeping data center temperatures between 64 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit2.

1.Design Considerations: Rachel should consider the layout of the data center, the heat output of the equipment, and the local climate to design an HVAC system that effectively manages the temperature1.


Uptime Institute Blog on Data Center Cooling Best Practices1.

CED Engineering on HVAC Cooling Systems for Data Centers3.

Tate's blog on How Temperatures Affect Data Centers2.

Question 5

Melissa George is a cloud security engineer in an IT company. Her organization has adopted cloud-based services. The integration of cloud services has become significantly complicated to be managed by her organization. Therefore, her organization requires a third-party to consult, mediate, and facilitate the selection of a solution. Which of the following NIST cloud deployment reference architecture actors manages cloud service usage, performance, and delivery, and maintains the relationship between the CSPs and cloud consumers?



Answer : D

1.Cloud Service Integration: As cloud services become more complex, organizations like Melissa George's may require assistance in managing and integrating these services1.

1.Third-Party Assistance: A third-party entity, known as a cloud broker, can provide the necessary consultation, mediation, and facilitation services to manage cloud service usage and performance1.

1.Cloud Broker Role: The cloud broker manages the use, performance, and delivery of cloud services, and maintains the relationship between cloud service providers (CSPs) and cloud consumers1.

1.NIST Reference Architecture: According to the NIST cloud deployment reference architecture, the cloud broker is an actor who helps consumers navigate the complexity of cloud services by offering management and orchestration between users and providers1.

1.Other Actors: While cloud auditors, cloud carriers, and cloud providers play significant roles within the cloud ecosystem, they do not typically mediate between CSPs and consumers in the way that a cloud broker does1.


GeeksforGeeks article on Cloud Stakeholders as per NIST1.

Question 6

Trevor Holmes works as a cloud security engineer in a multinational company. Approximately 7 years ago, his organization migrated its workload and data to the AWS cloud environment. Trevor would like to monitor malicious activities in the cloud environment and protect his organization's AWS account, data, and workloads from unauthorized access. Which of the following Amazon detection services uses anomaly detection, machine learning, and integrated threat intelligence to identify and classify threats and provide actionable insights that include the affected resources, attacker IP address, and geolocation?



Answer : B

1.Amazon GuardDuty: It is a threat detection service that continuously monitors for malicious activity and unauthorized behavior across your AWS accounts and workloads1.

1.Anomaly Detection: GuardDuty uses anomaly detection to monitor for unusual behavior that may indicate a threat1.

1.Machine Learning: It employs machine learning to better identify threat patterns and reduce false positives1.

1.Integrated Threat Intelligence: The service utilizes threat intelligence feeds from AWS and leading third parties to identify known threats1.

1.Actionable Insights: GuardDuty provides detailed findings that include information about the nature of the threat, the affected resources, the attacker's IP address, and geolocation1.

1.Protection Scope: It protects against a wide range of threats, including compromised instances, reconnaissance by attackers, account compromise risks, and instance compromise risks1.


AWS's official documentation on Amazon GuardDuty1.

Question 7

A cloud organization, AZS, wants to maintain homogeneity in its cloud operations because the CPU speed measured by AZS varies and the measurement units lack consistency in the standards. For example, AWS defines the CPU speed with Elastic Compute Unit, Google with Google Compute Engine Unit, and Microsoft with clock speed. Here, which cloud computing standard can leverage frameworks and architectures specific to the cloud for maintaining homogeneity in operations?



Answer : C

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1.Cloud Computing Standards: Cloud computing standards are essential for ensuring consistency and interoperability among different cloud service providers1.

1.Homogeneity in Operations: Maintaining homogeneity in operations across various cloud platforms requires a standard that provides frameworks and architectures specific to cloud computing1.

1.NIST's Role: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a cloud computing standards roadmap that includes frameworks and architectures for cloud computing. This roadmap aims to promote cloud computing standards and ensure homogeneity in operations1.

1.CPU Speed Measurement: NIST's standards can help organizations like AZS to have a consistent approach to measuring CPU speed across different cloud providers, despite the different units of measurement used by AWS, Google, and Microsoft1.

1.Exclusion of Other Options: While other organizations like DMTF and CSA contribute to cloud standards, NIST is specifically recognized for its work in creating a comprehensive framework that addresses the need for homogeneity in cloud operations1.


NIST Cloud Computing Standards Roadmap1.

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