AZ-900 Describe cloud concepts Practice Question
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moving to the cloud?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse 'cloud' with 'offline' or 'self-contained' computing, mistakenly thinking the cloud eliminates the need for a network, when in reality it is entirely dependent on network access to function.
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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Elimination of internet connectivity requirements
Moving to the cloud does not eliminate the need for internet connectivity; in fact, cloud services are accessed over the internet or dedicated network connections. Option B is correct because it presents a false benefit—cloud computing still requires network connectivity to reach the provider's endpoints, and without it, resources become inaccessible. The other options are legitimate benefits: faster provisioning, global data center reach, and converting CapEx to OpEx.
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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Reduced time to provision new resources
Why it's wrong here
Reduced time to provision new resources is a real cloud benefit: with self-service tools such as the Azure portal, CLI, or ARM templates, a virtual machine or PaaS service can be deployed in minutes, whereas traditional on-premises capacity often requires a procurement cycle of weeks for hardware delivery and configuration. This speed is a hallmark of cloud agility, so it cannot be the correct answer.
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Elimination of internet connectivity requirements
Why this is correct
Elimination of internet connectivity requirements is incorrect because Azure's control plane and data plane are both reached over network connections; even hybrid deployments using Azure Stack Hub still synchronize with Azure over the internet or ExpressRoute. Therefore cloud computing does not remove connectivity needs—it makes them a prerequisite, so this is a dependency, not a benefit.
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Access to a global network of data centers
Why it's wrong here
Access to a global network of data centers is a genuine benefit of cloud computing because providers like Microsoft operate regions worldwide, enabling customers to deploy workloads close to their users for lower latency, achieve geographic redundancy, and meet data-residency requirements. This is a core differentiator from a single on-premises data center, so it is not the false statement this question is asking for.
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Conversion of capital expenses to operational expenses
Why it's wrong here
Conversion of capital expenses to operational expenses is a recognized cloud financial benefit: instead of purchasing servers, storage, and licenses upfront (CapEx), customers pay a consumption-based monthly bill (OpEx), which improves cash flow and makes costs variable with usage. That accounting change is a deliberate advantage of cloud adoption, so it is incorrect to classify it as something cloud does not provide.
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What is Cloud Computing?
Key term
OpEx
Operational Expenditure (OpEx) is the ongoing cost for running a business, like paying for cloud services monthly instead of buying hardware upfront.
Key term
CapEx
CapEx (Capital Expenditure) is the money a company spends upfront to buy, build, or improve physical assets like servers, buildings, or equipment, which are then owned and depreciated over time.
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