CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
A company wants to avoid vendor lock-in when adopting cloud services. Which strategy is most effective for achieving portability?
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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Adopting open standards and open-source APIs like Kubernetes and Terraform
Using open standards and APIs ensures that workloads can be moved between providers. Using proprietary APIs, single provider services, or managed services increases lock-in.
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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Using proprietary APIs from the cloud provider
Why it's wrong here
Proprietary APIs increase vendor lock-in.
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Subscribing to a single cloud provider's managed services
Why it's wrong here
Managed services often tie you to that provider.
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Using proprietary data formats
Why it's wrong here
Proprietary formats hinder portability.
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Adopting open standards and open-source APIs like Kubernetes and Terraform
Why this is correct
Open standards facilitate portability and interoperability.
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