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    PracticeAzure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Practice Exam 7Question 3
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 1.1: Define Cloud ComputingCloud ConceptsCloud Models

    AZ-900 · Question 3 · Domain 1.1: Define Cloud Computing

    Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a public cloud? (Select TWO)

    Answer options:

    A.

    Resources are shared among multiple customers.

    B.

    It is owned and operated by a third-party cloud service provider.

    C.

    Hardware must be purchased and maintained by the customer.

    D.

    It requires a dedicated, disconnected network.

    E.

    It provides the highest degree of control over physical hardware.

    How to approach this question

    Identify the defining traits of a public cloud compared to a private cloud.

    Full Answer

    Resources are shared among multiple customers., It is owned and operated by a third-party cloud service provider.
    A public cloud is owned and operated by a third-party cloud service provider, which delivers computing resources like servers and storage over the internet. These resources are shared among multiple organizations (multi-tenancy).

    Common mistakes

    Selecting options related to private clouds, such as hardware ownership.
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