CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
Which cloud deployment model involves connecting an on-premises data center to a public cloud provider using a VPN or dedicated connection?
⚠ Common exam trap
CV0-004 often tests the confusion between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud, where candidates mistakenly select multi-cloud when on-premises integration is mentioned, or assume any public cloud use is 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.
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Hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud is defined by the integration of on-premises infrastructure (private cloud) with a public cloud provider, typically via a secure network connection such as a VPN or dedicated link (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute). This model allows workloads and data to move between environments, enabling burst capacity, disaster recovery, and gradual migration. The key differentiator is the interconnection between private and public resources, which is exactly what the question describes.
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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Private cloud
Why it's wrong here
Private cloud is dedicated infrastructure operated for a single organisation, so it excludes the public provider element the question requires. It is tempting because the on-premises data centre resembles private cloud, but hybrid cloud specifically joins that private environment to a public cloud via VPN or dedicated connection.
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Multi-cloud
Why it's wrong here
Multi-cloud means using two or more public providers, not linking on-premises infrastructure to one cloud. It is tempting because multi-cloud also involves multiple environments, but the VPN or dedicated connection to a single public provider describes hybrid cloud, where private and public resources are integrated.
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Hybrid cloud
Why this is correct
A hybrid cloud specifically joins on-premises infrastructure to a public cloud, typically via VPN or dedicated private link. This satisfies the stem's requirement for that on-premises-to-public-cloud connectivity, distinguishing it from purely public, private or community models.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud is a provider's shared infrastructure delivered over the internet; it does not itself include an on-premises data centre connected by VPN or dedicated link. It is tempting because the public provider is one half of the scenario, but hybrid cloud is defined by that private-to-public connectivity.
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