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AZ-900 · Question 14 · Domain 1.4: Additional Cloud Concepts
Which cloud concept describes the ability of cloud providers to offer lower prices because they purchase hardware in massive quantities?
Which cloud concept describes the ability of cloud providers to offer lower prices because they purchase hardware in massive quantities?
Answer options:
A.
Elasticity
B.
High availability
C.
Economies of scale
D.
Agility
How to approach this question
Identify the economic principle that benefits large-scale operations.
Full Answer
C.Economies of scale✓ Correct
Economies of scale
Cloud providers like Microsoft can purchase hardware at a massive scale, reducing the cost per unit. They pass these savings on to customers, a concept known as economies of scale.
Common mistakes
Confusing economies of scale with elasticity or scalability.
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