MS-900 Describe cloud concepts Practice Question
During requirements gathering, an IT manager says the organization must let users provision resources from a portal without provider interaction. Cloud concept or benefit best matches this requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse a specific Microsoft 365 feature (like Planner or sensitivity labels) with a fundamental cloud computing characteristic, or mistakenly think DLP is a provisioning mechanism, when the question explicitly tests the NIST definition of on-demand self-service.
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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On-demand self-service
On-demand self-service is a core NIST-defined characteristic of cloud computing that allows users to provision computing resources—such as virtual machines, storage, or network capacity—automatically through a web portal or API without requiring human interaction from the service provider. This directly matches the IT manager's requirement for users to provision resources from a portal without provider interaction, making option A correct.
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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On-demand self-service
Why this is correct
On-demand self-service allows consumers to provision resources automatically when needed.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Why it's wrong here
DLP protects sensitive information from inappropriate sharing, not this cloud concept.
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Microsoft Planner
Why it's wrong here
Planner manages tasks and does not describe this cloud model or benefit.
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Sensitivity labels
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels classify and protect content, not this cloud concept.
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