Which data point that auditors always desire is very difficult to provide within a cloud environment?

The correct answer is B. Systems architecture. Cloud environments are constantly changing and often span multiple physical locations. A cloud customer is also very unlikely to have knowledge and insight into the underlying systems architecture in a cloud environment. Both of these realities make it very difficult, if not…

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Apr 18, 2026Legal, Risk and Compliance

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AAccess policy
BSystems architecture
CBaselines
DPrivacy statement

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B
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Explanation

Cloud environments are constantly changing and often span multiple physical locations. A cloud customer is also very unlikely to have knowledge and insight into the underlying systems architecture in a cloud environment. Both of these realities make it very difficult, if not impossible, for an organization to provide a comprehensive systems design document.

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#Cloud Auditing#Shared Responsibility Model#Cloud Visibility#Compliance Challenges

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