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Isaca CCAK Exam - Topic 2 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CCAK exam
Question #: 73
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following is MOST useful for an auditor to review when seeking visibility into the cloud supply chain for a newly acquired Software as a Service (SaaS) solution?

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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 Barb at Aug 04, 2025, 01:02 AM

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Chantell
2 months ago
Wait, why would white papers be useful? Seems odd.
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Tammara
2 months ago
Payments made by the service owner? Not really relevant.
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Rhea
3 months ago
I think the cloud compliance obligations register is key too.
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Carissa
3 months ago
I agree, the contract is a must-have for visibility!
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Stefanie
3 months ago
Definitely the SaaS provider contract!
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Roosevelt
3 months ago
Payments made by the service owner seem less relevant for understanding the supply chain, but I guess they could show the financial relationship.
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Lachelle
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards the SaaS vendor white papers because they often contain insights on security and compliance, but I could be wrong.
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Colton
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about vendor assessments, and I feel like the cloud compliance obligations register could be important too.
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Laticia
4 months ago
I think the SaaS provider contract might be the most useful since it outlines the terms and conditions, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Jolene
4 months ago
The SaaS vendor white papers could be helpful, but I'm worried they might just be marketing materials rather than a comprehensive view of the supply chain.
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Lisha
4 months ago
I think the cloud compliance obligations register would be the best option here. That should give me a good overview of the regulatory requirements and controls around the cloud supply chain.
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Candida
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The payments made by the service owner could also provide some visibility into the supply chain, but I'm not confident that's the most useful.
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Lindsey
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward - the SaaS provider contract would likely have the most relevant information about the cloud supply chain.
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Claribel
5 months ago
I still think the contract is the most crucial document to review for visibility into the cloud supply chain.
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Salina
5 months ago
That's a good point, the compliance register will ensure that the SaaS solution meets all necessary regulations.
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Mireya
5 months ago
But what about the cloud compliance obligations register? Shouldn't that be important too?
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Claribel
5 months ago
I agree with Salina, the contract will outline all the terms and conditions.
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Blondell
6 months ago
I'd say the auditor should just ask the SaaS provider's CEO to come clean. Maybe they'll get a song and dance routine instead of a real answer.
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Annice
6 months ago
SaaS vendor white papers? More like SaaS vendor fairy tales. I don't think those would be very useful for an auditor.
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Larae
5 months ago
A) SaaS provider contract
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Celia
5 months ago
A) SaaS provider contract
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Salina
6 months ago
I think the most useful thing to review is the SaaS provider contract.
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Jean
7 months ago
The cloud compliance obligations register seems like a good option. That should have all the relevant regulations and standards the auditor needs to check.
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Ngoc
7 months ago
Payments made by the service owner? Really? That's just going to tell you how much they're spending, not the actual supply chain details.
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Jordan
5 months ago
D) Cloud compliance obligations register
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Laurena
6 months ago
C) SaaS vendor white papers
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Fidelia
6 months ago
A) SaaS provider contract
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Hubert
7 months ago
I think the SaaS provider contract would be the most useful for the auditor to review. It should contain all the details about the cloud supply chain.
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Serita
5 months ago
I think the cloud compliance obligations register would also be important to review to ensure everything is in compliance.
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Charlesetta
5 months ago
I agree, the SaaS provider contract would definitely provide the most insight into the cloud supply chain.
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