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Isaca CCAK Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CCAK exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY component to determine the success or failure of an organization's cloud compliance program?

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Suggested Answer: A

The most useful document for an auditor to review when seeking visibility into the cloud supply chain for a newly acquired Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the SaaS provider contract.The contract is the legal agreement that defines the terms and conditions of the cloud service, including the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the parties involved1.The contract should also specify the service level agreements (SLAs), security and privacy requirements, data ownership and governance, incident response and reporting, audit rights and access, and subcontracting or outsourcing arrangements of the SaaS provider2. By reviewing the contract, the auditor can gain insight into the cloud supply chain and assess the risks, controls, and compliance of the SaaS solution.

The other options are not as useful as the SaaS provider contract. Payments made by the service owner are the financial transactions that reflect the fees or charges incurred by using the SaaS solution.They may indicate the usage or consumption of the cloud service, but they do not provide much information about the cloud supply chain or its security and compliance aspects3. SaaS vendor white papers are the marketing or educational materials that describe the features, benefits, or best practices of the SaaS solution.They may provide some general or technical information about the cloud service, but they are not legally binding or verifiable4. Cloud compliance obligations register is a tool that helps customers identify and track their compliance requirements and obligations for using cloud services.It may help customers understand their own responsibilities and risks in relation to the cloud service, but it does not necessarily reflect the compliance status or performance of the SaaS provider5.


Cloud Services Due Diligence Checklist | Trust Center1, section on How to use the checklist

Cloud Computing Security Considerations | Cyber.gov.au2, section on Contractual arrangements

Cloud Computing Pricing Models: A Comparison - DZone Cloud3, section on Pricing Models

What is a White Paper?Definition from WhatIs.com4, section on White Paper

Cloud Compliance Obligations Register | Cyber.gov.au5, section on Cloud Compliance Obligations Register

by Taryn at Jun 20, 2024, 11:50 AM

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Ashley
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure any of these are the primary factor?
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Wilburn
3 months ago
D seems less relevant, frameworks are just guidelines.
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Pearline
3 months ago
C makes sense, knowing who has the data is vital.
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Lavelle
4 months ago
I think B is more important, risk management is crucial!
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Lynelle
4 months ago
A is definitely key for tracking progress.
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Dorcas
4 months ago
Selecting the right external frameworks is definitely important, but I feel like it might be more of a supporting role rather than the primary component.
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Lashaun
4 months ago
Mapping who has the data seems crucial too, but I can't recall if it was considered the primary factor in our studies.
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Sabra
4 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of risk treatment options. Maybe that's the key to success in compliance programs?
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Makeda
5 months ago
I think defining the metrics is really important, but I'm not sure if it's the primary component. It feels like there could be other factors at play.
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Nelida
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is B. Determining the right risk treatment options is crucial to ensuring the compliance program is effective and addresses the organization's needs.
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Virgilio
5 months ago
I think the key here is understanding who has the information and data that should drive the compliance goals. That seems like it would be the foundation for a successful program.
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Shelia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know defining metrics and indicators is important, but I'm not sure if that's the primary factor. Let me re-read the options carefully.
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Dorethea
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to think through the key components of a cloud compliance program to determine the primary driver of success or failure.
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Layla
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between the network layer and the other layers. Let me think this through carefully.
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Francisca
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure on this one. The GDPR adequacy status is an important concept, but I can't recall all the specific countries off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Eden
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the concepts of Logical Schemas and Physical Schemas before answering.
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Bettye
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the question. I'm not sure if penetration testing is the right answer or if there's another option that's more specific to testing the IT system's protection schemes.
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Weldon
10 months ago
Ha! Risk treatment options? That's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. The real answer is clearly C - mapping the data owners.
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Devora
9 months ago
C) Mapping who possesses the information and data that should drive the compliance goals
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Cordelia
9 months ago
B) Determining the risk treatment options to be used in the compliance program
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Ricki
9 months ago
A) Defining the metrics and indicators to monitor the implementation of the compliance program
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Marilynn
10 months ago
I disagree. I think selecting the right external frameworks is crucial. You need to have a solid benchmark to work towards.
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Sherita
9 months ago
C) Mapping who possesses the information and data that should drive the compliance goals
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Tamera
9 months ago
B) Determining the risk treatment options to be used in the compliance program
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Kyoko
9 months ago
A) Defining the metrics and indicators to monitor the implementation of the compliance program
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Buck
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Defining the metrics and indicators seems like a pretty important component to me. How else can you measure the success or failure of the program?
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Alecia
8 months ago
True, having the right data is essential for compliance goals.
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Talia
8 months ago
I think mapping who has the necessary information is key too.
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Trina
8 months ago
Yes, it's important to have clear metrics to track progress.
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Frederica
9 months ago
Defining the metrics and indicators seems crucial for measuring success.
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Breana
9 months ago
D) Selecting the external frameworks that will be used as reference
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Brianne
9 months ago
C) Mapping who possesses the information and data that should drive the compliance goals
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Markus
9 months ago
B) Determining the risk treatment options to be used in the compliance program
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Denny
9 months ago
B) Determining the risk treatment options to be used in the compliance program
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Aliza
10 months ago
A) Defining the metrics and indicators to monitor the implementation of the compliance program
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Olive
10 months ago
A) Defining the metrics and indicators to monitor the implementation of the compliance program
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Shawana
11 months ago
I think the key is mapping who has the relevant information and data that should drive the compliance goals. That's the foundation to build the program on.
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Cherri
10 months ago
D) Selecting the external frameworks that will be used as reference
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Carin
10 months ago
B) Determining the risk treatment options to be used in the compliance program
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Erasmo
10 months ago
C) Mapping who possesses the information and data that should drive the compliance goals
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Deane
10 months ago
A) Defining the metrics and indicators to monitor the implementation of the compliance program
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Yvonne
11 months ago
I believe C) Mapping who possesses the information is crucial too. Without knowing who has the data, how can we ensure compliance?
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Annmarie
11 months ago
I agree with Yoko. Without clear metrics, how can we measure success or failure?
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Yoko
11 months ago
I think the primary component is A) Defining the metrics and indicators.
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