CLO-002 Management And Technical Operations Practice Question
Which THREE factors are primary drivers for cloud cost management?
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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Data transfer rates
Cloud costs are primarily driven by the resources provisioned, the performance tier chosen, and the geographic location of the data.
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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Employee salary
Why it's wrong here
Salary is a separate operational expense.
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Data transfer rates
Why this is correct
Egress traffic is a major hidden cost.
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Internet browser choice
Why it's wrong here
Browser choice does not affect cloud billing.
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Resource type and size
Why this is correct
Larger instances cost more.
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Geographic region
Why this is correct
Pricing varies significantly by region.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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