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CCSP · Question #157

Which of the following is NOT one of the cloud computing activities, as outlined in ISO/IEC 17789?

The correct answer is C. Cloud service administrator. This question tests knowledge of the defined roles and activities in cloud computing according to the ISO/IEC 17789 standard.

Submitted by renata2k· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the cloud computing activities, as outlined in ISO/IEC 17789?

Options

  • ACloud service provider
  • BCloud service partner
  • CCloud service administrator
  • DCloud service customer

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    91% (39)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

This question tests knowledge of the defined roles and activities in cloud computing according to the ISO/IEC 17789 standard.

ACloud service provider

'Cloud service provider' is a core cloud computing activity, responsible for making cloud services available.

BCloud service partner

'Cloud service partner' is an activity/role that provides support services to either the cloud service customer or provider, augmenting the cloud ecosystem.

CCloud service administratorCorrect

ISO/IEC 17789, 'Cloud computing - Reference architecture,' defines high-level roles and activities such as Cloud Service Customer, Cloud Service Provider, and Cloud Service Partner, but 'Cloud service administrator' is a job role or function within an organization, not a distinct cloud computing activity defined by the standard.

DCloud service customer

'Cloud service customer' is a core cloud computing activity, representing the entity that uses cloud services.

Concept tested: ISO/IEC 17789 Cloud Computing Roles

Source: https://www.iso.org/standard/66300.html

Topics

#ISO/IEC 17789#Cloud Computing Roles#Cloud Actors

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