CLO-002 Business Principles OF Cloud Environments Practice Question
An IT team is conducting a cost-benefit analysis. Which THREE of the following are considered 'hidden' or 'indirect' costs that must be accounted for when moving to the cloud?
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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Staff training and skill acquisition
Cloud costs are not just the subscription; they include human capital (training), integration efforts, and connectivity requirements.
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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Staff training and skill acquisition
Why this is correct
Personnel need time and money to learn new cloud-native skill sets.
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Operating system license fees
Why it's wrong here
These are typically standard licensing costs, not 'hidden' cloud-specific costs.
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Data migration and integration efforts
Why this is correct
The labor and tools required to move data are often significant hidden costs.
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Dedicated network connectivity (e.g., Direct Connect)
Why this is correct
Private lines to the cloud are often an additional, often overlooked operational cost.
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Office furniture for the IT department
Why it's wrong here
This is a general facility expense, not a cost of cloud adoption.
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