Section A

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Cloud Computing?

Answer options:

All hardware must be stored on the company's physical premises.

Scalability and elasticity of resources

It requires a massive upfront capital expenditure (CapEx) for servers.

It eliminates the need for an internet connection.

How to approach this question

Think about why companies move to the cloud: they can rent more server space instantly when busy, and reduce it when quiet.

Full Answer

B.Scalability and elasticity of resources✓ Correct

A primary benefit of cloud computing is scalability and elasticity. Organizations can quickly scale their IT resources (storage, processing power) up or down based on current demand, paying only for what they use.

Common mistakes

Believing cloud computing requires large upfront hardware investments.

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