A startup is choosing between two cloud providers. One provider has SOC 2 Type II report and the other does not. The startup's customers are enterprises that require evidence of effective internal controls. Why is the SOC 2 Type II report more valuable to the startup?

It provides an independent assessment of the provider's controls over a period of time.

It guarantees the provider's compliance with GDPR.

It ensures the provider's data centers are located in the same country as the startup.

It proves the provider has no security incidents in the past year.

What is a key benefit to a cloud customer when their provider holds a compliance certification?

It allows the customer to ignore all other security requirements.

It ensures the customer's data is stored only in their own country.

It can help the customer meet their own compliance obligations.

It guarantees lower costs for cloud services.

Why is it important for a cloud provider to obtain certifications like ISO 27001?

It automatically makes the provider compliant with all local laws.

It provides customers with assurance that the provider meets recognized security standards.

It eliminates the need for customers to perform their own risk assessments.

It guarantees that the provider will never experience a security breach.

What is the primary role of international standards in cloud compliance?

To guarantee that a cloud provider is completely secure

To replace all local laws and regulations

To eliminate the need for audits

To provide a common framework for security and compliance across different countries

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Identify the Importance and Impacts of Compliance in the Cloud. CLO-002 Practice Questions (Page 5)

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What is a key benefit to a cloud customer when their provider holds a compliance certification?
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