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    PracticeAzure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Practice Exam 2Question 05
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 1.2: Benefits of Cloud ServicesCloud ConceptsCapEx vs OpEx

    AZ-900 · Question 05 · Domain 1.2: Benefits of Cloud Services

    True or False: Moving to the cloud typically shifts IT spending from an Operational Expenditure (OpEx) model to a Capital Expenditure (CapEx) model.

    Answer options:

    A.

    True

    B.

    False

    How to approach this question

    Evaluate the direction of the shift between CapEx and OpEx when moving to the cloud.

    Full Answer

    B.False✓ Correct
    False
    Cloud computing operates on a consumption-based model, which is an Operational Expenditure (OpEx). On-premises infrastructure requires upfront Capital Expenditure (CapEx). Therefore, moving to the cloud shifts spending from CapEx to OpEx.

    Common mistakes

    Reversing the definitions of CapEx and OpEx.
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