- A
Reduced need for hardware maintenance
Cloud provider handles hardware maintenance.
- B
Pay-as-you-go pricing model
Cloud often uses pay-as-you-go, reducing upfront costs.
- C
Full control over physical security
Why wrong: In cloud, physical security is managed by provider, not customer.
- D
On-demand resource provisioning
Cloud allows scaling resources as needed.
- E
Guaranteed 100% uptime
Why wrong: No cloud provider guarantees 100% uptime; SLA typically 99.9% or similar.
Question 360 of 1,000
FC0-U61 IT Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
This FC0-U61 practice question tests your understanding of it concepts and terminology. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is planning to adopt cloud computing. Which THREE of the following are benefits of using cloud services compared to on-premises infrastructure? (Select THREE).
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
✓
Reduced need for hardware maintenance
Cloud benefits include on-demand resource provisioning (scalability), pay-as-you-go (reduced upfront cost), and reduced maintenance. Guaranteed uptime is not absolute (though SLAs exist), and full control is less in cloud.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Reduced need for hardware maintenance
Why this is correct
Cloud provider handles hardware maintenance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Pay-as-you-go pricing model
Why this is correct
Cloud often uses pay-as-you-go, reducing upfront costs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Full control over physical security
Why it's wrong here
In cloud, physical security is managed by provider, not customer.
- ✓
On-demand resource provisioning
Why this is correct
Cloud allows scaling resources as needed.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Guaranteed 100% uptime
Why it's wrong here
No cloud provider guarantees 100% uptime; SLA typically 99.9% or similar.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Similar concept trap
No cloud provider guarantees 100% uptime; SLA typically 99.9% or similar.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the FC0-U61 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this FC0-U61 question test?
IT Concepts and Terminology — This question tests IT Concepts and Terminology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Reduced need for hardware maintenance — Cloud benefits include on-demand resource provisioning (scalability), pay-as-you-go (reduced upfront cost), and reduced maintenance. Guaranteed uptime is not absolute (though SLAs exist), and full control is less in cloud.
What should I do if I get this FC0-U61 question wrong?
Identify which FC0-U61 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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