- A
Public cloud
Why wrong: Public cloud would require data to be stored off-site, increasing latency for local users and incurring egress fees for large transfers.
- B
Private cloud
Why wrong: A private cloud keeps data on-premises, but it doesn't reduce hardware maintenance costs as the business still manages its own infrastructure.
- C
Hybrid cloud
Hybrid cloud allows the business to keep frequently accessed data on-premises (private) for low latency and use public cloud for backup and scalability, reducing egress fees.
- D
Community cloud
Why wrong: Community cloud is shared among several organizations with common concerns, not typically used for a single business's file server migration.
Question 18 of 750
Hybrid Cloud for Low Latency and Reduced Egress Fees
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of virtualization and cloud technologies. 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 small business wants to migrate its on-premises file server to the cloud to reduce hardware maintenance costs. They need low-latency access for local employees and want to avoid egress fees for large data transfers. Which cloud deployment model best meets these requirements?
Quick Answer
The answer is hybrid cloud because it uniquely balances low-latency access with cost control by keeping frequently used data on a private on-premises component while leveraging the public cloud for scalability and backup. This architecture directly addresses the need for hybrid cloud low latency egress fees, as local employees access the private portion without traversing the internet, and large data transfers to the public cloud avoid costly egress charges. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this question tests your understanding of deployment models and their trade-offs, often appearing as a scenario where a business wants to reduce hardware costs without sacrificing performance. A common trap is choosing public cloud alone, which introduces latency and egress fees, or private cloud alone, which misses scalability benefits. Remember the memory tip: “Hybrid keeps the hot data home, sends cold data 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
✓
Hybrid cloud
The hybrid cloud model allows the business to keep sensitive or frequently accessed data on-premises (or in a local edge location) for low-latency access, while leveraging the public cloud for scalability and backup. By using a hybrid architecture, egress fees for large data transfers are avoided because bulk data can be processed locally and only metadata or less critical data is sent to the cloud. This directly addresses the need to reduce hardware maintenance costs while maintaining performance and controlling data transfer costs.
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.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud would require data to be stored off-site, increasing latency for local users and incurring egress fees for large transfers.
- ✗
Private cloud
Why it's wrong here
A private cloud keeps data on-premises, but it doesn't reduce hardware maintenance costs as the business still manages its own infrastructure.
- ✓
Hybrid cloud
Why this is correct
Hybrid cloud allows the business to keep frequently accessed data on-premises (private) for low latency and use public cloud for backup and scalability, reducing egress fees.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Community cloud
Why it's wrong here
Community cloud is shared among several organizations with common concerns, not typically used for a single business's file server migration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the misconception that 'public cloud' is always the cheapest option, but the trap here is that egress fees and latency requirements make hybrid cloud the correct choice for this specific scenario, not public cloud.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In a hybrid cloud, technologies like AWS Storage Gateway or Azure File Sync can cache frequently accessed files on-premises while tiering cold data to the cloud, minimizing latency and egress charges. The local cache uses protocols such as SMB or NFS to present a seamless file share, and data transfer policies can be set to avoid egress fees by using private connectivity (e.g., AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute) or by scheduling transfers during off-peak hours. This architecture is common in scenarios where compliance or performance demands require a local footprint alongside cloud elasticity.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 220-1202 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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Virtualization and Cloud Technologies — This question tests Virtualization and Cloud Technologies — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Hybrid cloud — The hybrid cloud model allows the business to keep sensitive or frequently accessed data on-premises (or in a local edge location) for low-latency access, while leveraging the public cloud for scalability and backup. By using a hybrid architecture, egress fees for large data transfers are avoided because bulk data can be processed locally and only metadata or less critical data is sent to the cloud. This directly addresses the need to reduce hardware maintenance costs while maintaining performance and controlling data transfer costs.
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