Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) CCZT Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: CCZT
- Exam Name: Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)
- Certification Provider: Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Which component in a ZTA is responsible for deciding whether to grant access to a resource?
- A . The policy enforcement point (PEP)
- B . The policy administrator (PA)
- C . The policy engine (PE)
- D . The policy component
Network architects should consider__________ before selecting an SDP model.
- A . leadership buy-in
- B . gateways
- C . their use case
- D . cost
What is the function of the rule-based security policies configured on the policy decision point (PDP)?
- A . Define rules that specify how information can flow
- B . Define rules that specify multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements
- C . Define rules that map roles to users
- D . Define rules that control the entitlements to assets
To ensure a successful ZT effort, it is important to
- A . engage finance regularly so they understand the effort and do not cancel the project
- B . keep the effort focused within IT to avoid any distractions
- C . engage stakeholders across the organization and at all levels, including functional areas
- D . minimize communication with the business units to avoid "scope creep"
The following list describes the SDP onboarding process/procedure.
What is the third step? 1. SDP controllers are brought online first. 2. Accepting hosts are enlisted as SDP gateways that connect to and authenticate with the SDP controller. 3.
- A . Initiating hosts are then onboarded and authenticated by the SDP gateway
- B . Clients on the initiating hosts are then onboarded and
authenticated by the SDP controller - C . SDP gateway is brought online
- D . Finally, SDP controllers are then brought online
ZTA reduces management overhead by applying a consistent access model throughout the environment for all assets.
What can be said about ZTA models in terms of access decisions?
- A . The traffic of the access workflow must contain all the parameters for the policy decision points.
- B . The traffic of the access workflow must contain all the parameters for the policy enforcement points.
- C . Each access request is handled just-in-time by the policy decision points.
- D . Access revocation data will be passed from the policy decision points to the policy enforcement points.
Of the following, which option is a prerequisite action to understand the organization’s protect surface clearly?
- A . Data and asset classification
- B . Threat intelligence capability and monitoring
- C . Gap analysis of the organization’s threat landscape
- D . To have the latest risk register for controls implementation
Scenario: A multinational org uses ZTA to enhance security. They collaborate with third-party service providers for remote access to specific resources.
How can ZTA policies authenticate third-party users and devices for accessing resources?
- A . ZTA policies can implement robust encryption and secure access controls to prevent access to services from stolen devices, ensuring that only legitimate users can access mobile services.
- B . ZTA policies should prioritize securing remote users through technologies like virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and corporate cloud workstation resources to reduce the risk of lateral movement via compromised access controls.
- C . ZTA policies can be configured to authenticate third-party users and their devices, determining the necessary access privileges for resources while concealing all other assets to minimize the attack
surface. - D . ZTA policies should primarily educate users about secure practices and promote strong authentication for services accessed via mobile devices to prevent data compromise.
Which of the following is a common activity in the scope, priority, and business case steps of ZT planning?
- A . Determine the organization’s current state
- B . Prioritize protect surfaces
- C . Develop a target architecture
- D . Identify business and service owners
What is one of the key purposes of leveraging visibility & analytics capabilities in a ZTA?
- A . Automatically granting access to all requested applications and data.
- B . Ensuring device compatibility with legacy applications.
- C . Enhancing network performance for faster data access.
- D . Continually evaluating user behavior against a baseline to identify unusual actions.