CLO-002 Business Principles OF Cloud Environments Practice Question
Which TWO criteria are essential when selecting a cloud vendor for an enterprise?
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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Compliance and regulatory certifications
Reliability (uptime/SLA) and compliance certifications are primary drivers for enterprise adoption.
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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Availability of free trial gifts
Why it's wrong here
Marketing incentives are not selection criteria.
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The number of employees at the cloud company
Why it's wrong here
Company size does not directly relate to service quality.
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The physical location of the cloud company's headquarters
Why it's wrong here
Headquarters location is not the primary factor for cloud performance.
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Compliance and regulatory certifications
Why this is correct
Enterprises must ensure the provider meets their specific industry regulations.
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) guarantees
Why this is correct
SLAs define the performance and uptime expectations.
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