CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
Which characteristic of cloud computing allows a user to automatically provision computing resources without requiring human interaction with the service provider?
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On-demand self-service
On-demand self-service is one of the essential characteristics defined by NIST, enabling users to provision resources automatically.
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On-demand self-service
Why this is correct
Correct. This characteristic allows automatic provisioning without human interaction.
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Rapid elasticity
Why it's wrong here
Rapid elasticity refers to scaling resources up or down quickly.
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Broad network access
Why it's wrong here
Broad network access means resources are accessible over the network via standard protocols.
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Resource pooling
Why it's wrong here
Resource pooling enables multi-tenancy but not automatic provisioning.
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