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CV0-004 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are benefits of using…
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using a content delivery network (CDN) with cloud-hosted applications? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common misconception is that a CDN simplifies application architecture or reduces costs, but in reality, it adds operational overhead and incurs additional service fees, while HTTPS remains mandatory for secure communication.
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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Reduces load on the origin server
A CDN caches static and dynamic content at edge servers, so requests for cached content are served from the edge rather than the origin server. This offloads traffic from the origin, reducing CPU, memory, and bandwidth consumption on the cloud-hosted application's backend. Option D is correct because edge servers are geographically distributed closer to end users, which minimizes network round-trip time and reduces latency for content delivery.
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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Reduces load on the origin server
Why this is correct
CDN serves cached requests, reducing origin traffic.
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Simplifies application architecture
Why it's wrong here
Adding CDN adds architectural components.
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Eliminates the need for HTTPS encryption
Why it's wrong here
CDN often requires HTTPS, not eliminates.
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Reduces latency for end users by caching content at edge locations
Why this is correct
Edge caching brings content closer to users.
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Lowers overall infrastructure cost
Why it's wrong here
CDN introduces additional cost for data transfer and services.
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