CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A cloud administrator needs to provide a shared file system that can be accessed by multiple Linux-based virtual machines in the same VPC. Which storage type should be used?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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File storage
File storage (e.g., Amazon EFS, Azure Files) provides a shared file system accessible via NFS or SMB, suitable for multiple VMs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Object storage
Why it's wrong here
Object storage is accessed via API, not as a file system.
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Archive storage
Why it's wrong here
Archive storage is for long-term cold data, not for active file sharing.
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Block storage
Why it's wrong here
Block storage attaches to a single VM; not shared.
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File storage
Why this is correct
File storage provides a shared file system over NFS/SMB.
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