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A company runs a critical application on-premises but wants to extend capacity to the cloud during peak demand without purchasing additional hardware. Which cloud deployment model best describes this strategy?

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A company runs a critical application on-premises but wants to extend capacity to the cloud during peak demand without purchasing additional hardware. Which cloud deployment model best describes this strategy?

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Why each option matters

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A

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Public cloud

Public cloud would mean moving entirely to the cloud, not extending on-premises.

B

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Private cloud

Private cloud is solely on-premises, not using public cloud for burst.

C

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Hybrid cloud

Hybrid cloud connects on-premises with public cloud, enabling cloud bursting during peak loads.

D

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Multi-cloud

Multi-cloud uses multiple public cloud providers, not necessarily connecting to on-premises.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

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How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

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FAQ

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What does this MS-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Hybrid cloud — Hybrid cloud combines on-premises (private) with public cloud, allowing for burst capacity. Public cloud alone would not include on-premises, private cloud is on-premises, and multi-cloud uses multiple public providers.

What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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