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A marketing manager needs to provision a new virtual machine to run a temporary campaign analysis. They log into the cloud provider's web portal, select a VM size, configure settings, and start the VM within minutes—all without any human interaction with the provider's IT staff. Which essential characteristic of cloud computing does this scenario best illustrate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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Resource pooling
Resource pooling refers to the provider serving multiple customers from shared physical resources, not the ability for a user to independently provision resources.
B
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Rapid elasticity
Rapid elasticity is the ability to quickly scale resources up or down automatically, not the user-initiated provisioning described here.
C
Best answer
On-demand self-service
The user provisions the VM themselves via a portal without provider involvement, exactly matching the on-demand self-service characteristic.
D
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Measured service
Measured service involves metering and billing based on usage, not the provisioning process.
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
Questions learners often ask
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: On-demand self-service — On-demand self-service allows users to provision and manage computing resources (like VMs) as needed through a self-service portal, without requiring manual approval or intervention from the cloud provider's support team. This is a foundational characteristic of cloud computing, enabling quick and autonomous resource management.
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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