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ISC2 CCSP Exam - Topic 11 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CCSP exam
Question #: 102
Topic #: 11
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Which of the following areas of responsibility would be shared between the cloud customer and cloud provider within the Software as a Service (SaaS) category?

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Suggested Answer: C

With SaaS, the application is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and cloud customer. Although the cloud provider is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and securing the application, the cloud customer does carry some responsibility for the configuration of users and options. Regardless of the cloud service category used, the physical environment is always the sole responsibility of the cloud provider. With all cloud service categories, the data and governance are always the sole responsibility of the cloud customer.


by Walker at Apr 30, 2025, 07:51 PM

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Daron
2 months ago
Totally agree with you, Kasandra!
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Rodney
2 months ago
Physical? Nah, that's all on the provider.
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Kasandra
2 months ago
Definitely data! That's a shared responsibility.
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Harris
3 months ago
I think governance is also a big part of it.
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Artie
3 months ago
Wait, are we really sharing application responsibility?
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Jennifer
3 months ago
Physical security seems like it’s all on the provider, right? I can't recall any shared responsibilities there.
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Alesia
3 months ago
Application management might be more on the provider's side, but I feel like we still have some input as customers.
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Wenona
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about governance in SaaS, and it seemed like both parties have a role there too.
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Florinda
4 months ago
I think data responsibility is shared, but I'm not entirely sure how much the provider handles it.
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Patrick
4 months ago
The key here is to focus on the SaaS model specifically. In SaaS, the provider is responsible for the physical infrastructure and the application, while the customer is responsible for the data and governance. So the shared area would be the data.
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Edelmira
4 months ago
I'm a little confused on the differences between the SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the responsibilities in each one before answering this question.
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Janna
4 months ago
I've got this! In the SaaS model, the cloud provider is responsible for the physical infrastructure and the application itself, while the customer is responsible for the data and governance. So the shared area would be the data.
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Katie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it the data or the governance that would be shared? I'll have to think through the different areas of responsibility in the SaaS model.
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Lashaun
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the shared responsibility would be the data, since the customer is responsible for the data they store in the SaaS application, while the provider is responsible for securing the underlying infrastructure.
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Moon
9 months ago
I think governance is another area that would be shared, to ensure compliance and security.
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Joanne
9 months ago
Wait, is the cloud provider responsible for the application or the customer? I'm so confused, someone please send help!
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Grover
9 months ago
I'm going with D. The physical infrastructure is the cloud provider's responsibility, while the customer handles the rest. Easy peasy!
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Norah
8 months ago
I agree with you, but I'm still going with D. The physical stuff is all on the provider.
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Felix
8 months ago
I think it's A. Data management is a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Nell
9 months ago
Ha! They're really trying to trick us with this one. The correct answer is clearly B. Governance is a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Leonard
8 months ago
That's right, it's crucial for both parties to understand their roles in managing the application.
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Shaun
8 months ago
C) Application is also a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Sena
8 months ago
Yes, it's important to understand the shared responsibilities between the customer and provider.
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Nidia
8 months ago
I agree, B) Governance is definitely a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Alison
8 months ago
D) Physical
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Hoa
8 months ago
C) Application
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Kristal
8 months ago
B) Governance
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Devora
9 months ago
A) Data
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Sheldon
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I think both the data and the governance would be shared responsibilities. This is a tricky one!
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Theola
8 months ago
Definitely. It helps ensure that data is secure and governance policies are followed.
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Marylin
8 months ago
Yes, I agree. It's important for both the customer and provider to be involved in those areas.
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Reena
8 months ago
I think data and governance are shared responsibilities.
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Desire
8 months ago
D) Physical
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Telma
8 months ago
C) Application
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Tegan
8 months ago
B) Governance
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Kristian
9 months ago
A) Data
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Alethea
10 months ago
I believe application would also be shared, as both parties need to ensure it runs smoothly.
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Adela
10 months ago
I agree with Laticia, data is a key area of responsibility in SaaS.
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Nikita
10 months ago
I think the answer is C. The application is the responsibility of the cloud provider in the SaaS model.
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Junita
8 months ago
Yes, the customer and provider typically share responsibility for data and governance in SaaS.
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Bernardine
8 months ago
I agree, the application is usually the responsibility of the cloud provider in SaaS.
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Tawanna
9 months ago
D) Physical
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Teri
9 months ago
C) Application
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Vicente
9 months ago
B) Governance
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Melinda
9 months ago
A) Data
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Laticia
10 months ago
I think data would be shared between the customer and provider.
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