CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A cloud architect is selecting a storage solution for a database that requires low-latency reads and writes. The database will run on a single VM and must support consistent performance. Which storage type is most appropriate?
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.
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Block storage
Block storage (e.g., EBS, Azure Disk) provides low-latency, consistent performance suitable for databases running on a single VM.
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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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Archive storage
Why it's wrong here
Archive storage is for long-term cold data and is not suitable for active databases.
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Object storage
Why it's wrong here
Object storage has higher latency and is not ideal for transactional databases.
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File storage
Why it's wrong here
File storage is shared and may introduce latency; it is better for shared file systems.
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Block storage
Why this is correct
Block storage provides dedicated, low-latency performance for databases.
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