CCSK · Question #209
Which layer of the logical stack includes code and message queues?
The correct answer is D. Applistructure. The applistructure layer in the CSA logical model encompasses the application-level components used to build and deliver cloud services, including code, message queues, and other application services.
Question
Which layer of the logical stack includes code and message queues?
Options
- AInfrastructure
- BMetastructure
- CInfostructure
- DApplistructure
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B8% (4)
- C17% (9)
- D71% (37)
Why each option
The applistructure layer in the CSA logical model encompasses the application-level components used to build and deliver cloud services, including code, message queues, and other application services.
The infrastructure layer contains the physical and virtual compute, storage, and network resources - not application-level components like message queues.
The metastructure layer provides the interfacing protocols between infrastructure and higher layers, not application services or code.
The infostructure layer covers data assets, data governance, and information management - not application code or messaging components.
In the CSA cloud computing logical model, the applistructure layer is the topmost layer and contains the application logic and services deployed in the cloud, such as Platform-as-a-Service components including message queues, notification services, application code, and other middleware. These components are what developers use to build cloud-native applications. Security in this layer requires attention to secure coding practices, API security, and proper configuration of messaging services.
Concept tested: CSA logical model applistructure layer components
Source: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/guidance/
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