2.1 Given a Specific Use Case, Determine the Most Efficient and Secure Registration Method to Use for Your Cloud Environment CCCS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is a key security consideration when using API-based registration?

   • AAPI-based registration does not require any credentials because it uses the cloud provider's identity.
   • BThe API credentials should be granted the least privilege necessary for registration.
   • CCredentials must be stored in plain text for the API to function.
   • DCredentials should be shared across all cloud accounts to simplify management.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   A security team needs to register a cloud environment that is highly dynamic, with accounts being created and removed frequently. Which registration method would be most efficient for this use case?

   • AManual registration, because it avoids the need for cloud provider permissions.
   • BAgent-based registration, because it installs agents on each workload.
   • CAPI-based registration, because it can automate the onboarding and offboarding of accounts.
   • DManual registration, because it gives the team full control over each account.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is a primary operational overhead of manual registration compared to API-based registration?

   • AIt requires a dedicated network connection to the cloud provider.
   • BIt has higher licensing costs than API-based registration.
   • CIt requires more powerful hardware to run the registration process.
   • DIt consumes more time and human effort for each account.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   In a decision framework for registration, which scenario would favor API-based registration over manual registration?

   • AA single account with no plans for expansion.
   • BA large, growing environment where rapid onboarding is critical.
   • CA small environment with limited technical expertise.
   • DAn environment with strict compliance requirements that mandate human oversight.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which registration method typically requires the most careful handling of credentials to avoid exposure?

   • AAgent-based registration, because agents run on workloads.
   • BAPI-based registration, because credentials are often stored in configuration files or scripts.
   • CAll methods require the same level of credential handling.
   • DManual registration, because credentials are entered by a human.
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