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CV0-004 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are characteristics of…
Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a hybrid cloud deployment? (Select exactly two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'hybrid cloud' with 'multi-cloud' or assume it simplifies governance, but CompTIA tests the specific definition of hybrid cloud as a combination of private and public cloud environments with portability, not a single-provider or community-only model.
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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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Combines on-premises private cloud with public cloud resources
Option A is correct because a hybrid cloud by definition combines an on-premises private cloud with public cloud resources, integrating the two environments so workloads can span both. Option B is correct because hybrid cloud architectures are designed to allow data and application portability between the private and public environments, enabling workloads to move as needs change. Option C is not correct because hybrid cloud actually complicates data governance, since data resides in multiple environments with differing policies, compliance requirements, and controls. Option D is not correct because hybrid cloud involves both private and public environments, not a single public cloud provider. Option E is not correct because community cloud services are shared by organizations with common concerns and are a separate deployment model, not a defining characteristic of hybrid 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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Combines on-premises private cloud with public cloud resources
Why this is correct
Hybrid cloud is defined by integrating an on-premises private cloud with public cloud services, joined by secure connectivity so workloads span both. That combination of private and public infrastructure is precisely the characteristic the question asks for.
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Allows data and application portability between environments
Why this is correct
Hybrid cloud relies on consistent APIs, containers and data replication so workloads and their data can move between private and public environments without re-engineering. This portability is a defining characteristic, distinguishing hybrid from isolated or purely public deployments.
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Simplifies data governance across environments
Why it's wrong here
A hybrid cloud does not inherently simplify data governance; it often complicates it by spanning on-premises and cloud boundaries, requiring separate policies for each environment. This option is tempting because unified governance is a goal of hybrid deployments, but it is actually achieved through tools like Microsoft Entra ID with Conditional Access, not as a guaranteed characteristic of the hybrid model itself.
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Typically uses a single public cloud provider
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid cloud spans at least two distinct deployment models, typically a private cloud plus one or more public clouds, so reliance on a single public provider describes a public cloud deployment. It is tempting because many hybrid architectures do consume one public provider, yet the defining requirement is the private-public combination, not provider count.
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Uses only community cloud services
Why it's wrong here
A hybrid cloud combines private infrastructure with public cloud services, so community-only services describe a community cloud, not hybrid. It is tempting because community clouds do involve shared infrastructure across organisations, and that sharing would satisfy a hybrid requirement only if paired with a distinct private or public component.
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