CLO-002 Cloud Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO advantages does a public cloud provide for a small business?
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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Ability to scale instantly
Public cloud offers lower upfront costs and operational flexibility (elasticity).
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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Ability to scale instantly
Why this is correct
Elasticity benefit.
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Total control over hardware
Why it's wrong here
Provider owns hardware.
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Guaranteed data privacy
Why it's wrong here
Privacy is a shared responsibility.
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No internet connectivity needed
Why it's wrong here
Cloud requires internet.
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Lower barrier to entry
Why this is correct
No massive capital cost.
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