Security
65 practice questions with explanations — 15 free to try
PassNova has 65 CompTIA Cloud+ practice questions on Security, each with a clear explanation. A 15-question taster is free with no sign-up; the full bank is part of PassNova Premium. Updated for 2026.
Security: example questions & answers
3 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Try 15 CompTIA Cloud+ questions free in the browser; the full 65-question Security bank is part of PassNova Premium.
Which cloud security service manages user identities and permissions?
- ACDN
- BNTP
- CDNS
- DIAM✓
Answer: IAM (Identity and Access Management) manages identities, roles, and permissions in the cloud.
Which IAM principle grants only the permissions needed?
- AShared administrator account for the whole team
- BOpen access
- CMaximum privilege by default
- DLeast privilege✓
Answer: Least privilege grants only the minimum permissions required for a task.
Which IAM construct groups permissions and is assigned to identities?
- ASubnet
- BRole/policy✓
- CSnapshot
- DVolume
Answer: Roles and policies define permissions that are assigned to identities.