John is the network administrator for a small company. The company's network equipment has become outdated, and John has been asked to recommend a plan to update the company's infrastructure. John…

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Options

• AUnlimited service options and choices
• BHigher security in a cloud-based environment
• CElimination of need for high-speed Internet connection
• DElimination of equipment purchase and maintenance

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  8% (2)
• D
  88% (23)

Explanation

D is correct because cloud-based services shift the burden of hardware ownership to the provider - companies pay for computing resources as a service, eliminating the capital expense of buying servers and networking gear, as well as the ongoing cost of maintaining, upgrading, and replacing that equipment.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is false - cloud providers offer a defined catalog of services, not unlimited options; vendor lock-in and limited customization are common concerns.
• B is false - security in the cloud is a shared responsibility and can actually introduce new risks (data breaches, misconfiguration); it's not inherently more secure than on-premises.
• C is the opposite of reality - cloud services require a reliable, high-speed Internet connection, making connectivity a critical dependency, not an eliminated one.

Memory tip: Think of the cloud as renting instead of owning - just like leasing a car eliminates the need to buy and maintain it, cloud services eliminate equipment purchase and maintenance. If an answer sounds "too good to be true" (unlimited options, always more secure), treat it as a distractor.

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