CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A company decides to use AWS for compute and Azure for storage to leverage best-of-breed services. This is an example of which cloud deployment model?
⚠ Common exam trap
CV0-004 often tests the confusion between multi-cloud and hybrid cloud, so candidates must anchor on whether the mix involves two public providers (multi-cloud) or public plus private/on-premises (hybrid).
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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Multi-cloud
Using AWS for compute and Azure for storage means the organization is consuming services from two different public cloud providers simultaneously, which is the definition of a multi-cloud deployment. Multi-cloud is about using multiple providers, regardless of whether workloads are integrated. Hybrid cloud, by contrast, combines public cloud with private infrastructure.
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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Multi-cloud
Why this is correct
Multi-cloud means deliberately using two or more distinct public cloud providers for different workloads. AWS for compute plus Azure for storage spans separate providers, satisfying the best-of-breed requirement rather than a hybrid or single-provider model.
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Community cloud
Why it's wrong here
A community cloud serves organisations sharing common concerns, such as compliance or mission, from infrastructure provisioned for that group. It tempts because multiple parties are involved, but the stem describes one company consuming two vendors' services, not a shared community.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud describes resources hosted by a single provider and shared across tenants, not a mix of AWS and Azure services. It tempts because both providers are public clouds, yet the stem's defining feature is combining two distinct providers, which is multi-cloud.
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Hybrid cloud
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid cloud combines a private cloud or on-premises infrastructure with public cloud, joined by orchestration. It tempts because two environments are involved, but AWS and Azure are both public clouds; the stem describes multi-cloud, not private-plus-public integration.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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