CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
A company is considering using a public cloud provider. Which TWO characteristics are typical of a public cloud deployment? (Select TWO.)
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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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Resources are shared among multiple customers
A public cloud is characterized by multi-tenancy (resources shared among multiple customers) and pay-as-you-go pricing, where the customer pays only for the resources they use. Options C and D describe these typical characteristics. Option A is incorrect because the cloud provider manages the physical infrastructure, not the customer. Option B describes a private cloud, which is isolated to a single organization. Option E describes on-premises deployment, not public cloud.
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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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The customer has full control over the physical infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Physical infrastructure is managed by the provider.
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The deployment is isolated to a single organization
Why it's wrong here
Isolation is a characteristic of private cloud.
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Resources are shared among multiple customers
Why this is correct
Public cloud is multi-tenant by nature.
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The customer pays only for the resources they use
Why this is correct
Public cloud typically uses a pay-as-you-go model.
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Resources are hosted on-premises
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud resources are hosted off-premises.
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