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MS-900 Describe cloud concepts Practice Question
Which cloud computing characteristic allows users to provision resources such as virtual machines and storage without requiring human interaction with the service provider?
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On-demand self-service
On-demand self-service is one of the five essential characteristics of cloud computing defined by NIST. It enables users to automatically provision computing resources as needed through a web portal or API, without requiring manual intervention from the service provider.
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Measured service
Why it's wrong here
Measured service involves metering and billing based on usage, not self-provisioning.
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On-demand self-service
Why this is correct
On-demand self-service allows users to provision resources automatically without human interaction.
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Resource pooling
Why it's wrong here
Resource pooling refers to the provider's resources being shared across multiple customers.
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Rapid elasticity
Why it's wrong here
Rapid elasticity is the ability to scale resources quickly, but it does not specifically address provisioning without human interaction.
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Last reviewed: May 17, 2026
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