CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
Which cloud design principle ensures that resources can be dynamically adjusted to meet changing demand, often using auto-scaling groups?
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Elasticity
Rapid elasticity is the ability to scale resources up or down quickly and automatically in response to demand.
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Elasticity
Why this is correct
Correct. Elasticity allows dynamic resource adjustment.
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Resource pooling
Why it's wrong here
Pooling supports multi-tenancy but not automatic scaling.
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Resiliency
Why it's wrong here
Resiliency focuses on fault tolerance, not dynamic scaling.
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Measured service
Why it's wrong here
Measured service enables metering and billing, not scaling.
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