CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are benefits of using a hybrid cloud deployment model?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Elasticity to burst to public cloud during peak demand
Hybrid cloud offers flexibility to keep sensitive data on-premises, burst to public cloud for elasticity, and maintain consistent security policies across environments. It does not reduce SLA complexity or eliminate data sovereignty concerns.
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Elasticity to burst to public cloud during peak demand
Why this is correct
Hybrid enables scaling to public cloud.
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Simplified SLA management across environments
Why it's wrong here
Multiple SLAs increase complexity.
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Ability to keep sensitive workloads on-premises while using public cloud for less sensitive ones
Why this is correct
Core benefit of hybrid.
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Consistent security policies can be applied across both environments
Why this is correct
Organizations can extend policies to public cloud.
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Eliminates data sovereignty concerns
Why it's wrong here
Data sovereignty still applies; hybrid may complicate compliance.
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