CCSK Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CCSK Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CCSK exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 12 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CCSK Vocabulary Game
Cloud computing concepts
Cloud governance
Risk and compliance
Organization management
Identity and access
Security monitoring
Infrastructure and networking
Cloud workload security
Data security
Application security
Incident response
Related technologies
Sources for these terms (12)
- The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing (NIST SP 800-145) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Security, Trust, Assurance & Risk (STAR) Program · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cloud Security Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Digital Identity Guidelines: Authentication and Lifecycle Management (NIST SP 800-63B-4) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guide to Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) Definition and Considerations (NIST SP 800-162) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guide to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (NIST SP 800-94) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recommendation for Key Management, Part 2: Best Practices for Key Management Organizations (NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev. 1) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems (NIST SP 800-34 Rev. 1) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST SP 800-218: Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) Version 1.1 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST SP 800-190: Application Container Security Guide · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CCSK Exam
CCSK is CSA's vendor-neutral certificate for cloud security fundamentals. The current CCSK v5 blueprint covers 12 domains spanning cloud concepts, governance, risk and compliance, IAM, workload security, application security, data protection, monitoring, and incident resilience.
Exam sponsor: Cloud Security Alliance. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
60 open-book online questions with two attempts per purchase
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
80%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CCSK vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CCSK vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CCSK terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CCSK terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Cloud Security Alliance content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CCSK exam format in 2026?
CSA lists CCSK v5 as an open-book online exam with 60 multiple-choice questions selected from a larger pool. You have 120 minutes, and the passing score is 80%. The current $445 exam-and-chatbot purchase includes two attempts valid for two years.
What is the current CCSK version?
CCSK v5 is the current exam and became available on July 16, 2024. Current preparation should use the CCSK v5 Study Guide and the 12-domain curriculum rather than unsupported transition dates found on older third-party pages.