When using transparent encryption of a database, where does the encryption engine reside?

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) publishes, the Notorious Nine, a list of common threats to organizations participating in cloud computing.
According to the CSA, all of the following activity can result in data loss except
____________.

Which of the following storage types is most closely associated with a traditional file system and tree structure?

You are the security policy lead for your organization, which is considering migrating from your on- premises, legacy environment into the cloud. You are reviewing the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CSA CCM) as a tool for your organization. What is probably the best benefit offered by the CCM?

Which protocol does the REST API depend on?