CLO-002 Business Principles OF Cloud Environments Practice Question
Which TWO advantages does a 'Community Cloud' offer over a 'Public 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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Higher level of security or compliance for a shared industry
Community clouds provide shared, specialized environments that meet the specific needs of a set of organizations, often with enhanced security.
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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Higher level of security or compliance for a shared industry
Why this is correct
Shared standards reduce the burden of individual compliance audits.
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Total control over the physical data center power grid
Why it's wrong here
The provider still manages the physical infrastructure.
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Unlimited access to all global regions
Why it's wrong here
Community clouds are usually more restricted.
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Ability to share costs across community members
Why this is correct
Shared infrastructure reduces individual cost burdens.
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Lower initial setup cost than public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Community clouds are often more complex to set up than simple public cloud accounts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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