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CPA · Question 04 · Area I: Information Systems
During an IT audit, you observe that a company uses a 'Hybrid Cloud' architecture. Which scenario best describes this architecture?
During an IT audit, you observe that a company uses a 'Hybrid Cloud' architecture. Which scenario best describes this architecture?
Answer options:
A.
The company uses AWS for storage and Azure for computing.
B.
The company uses a third-party provider for all IT services.
C.
Sensitive customer data is stored on on-premises servers, while web front-end applications run on AWS.
D.
The company maintains its own data center for all operations.
How to approach this question
Hybrid must involve a mix of Private (or On-Prem) and Public cloud bound together.
Full Answer
C.Sensitive customer data is stored on on-premises servers, while web front-end applications run on AWS.✓ Correct
Sensitive customer data is stored on on-premises servers, while web front-end applications run on AWS.
Hybrid cloud is a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability.
Common mistakes
Confusing Multi-cloud (using multiple public providers) with Hybrid cloud.
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