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What is a characteristic of cloud-based network topology?

The correct answer is C. services are provided by a public, private, or hybrid deployment. Cloud-based network topologies are characterized by their flexible deployment models, which include public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.

Submitted by kevin_r· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals

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What is a characteristic of cloud-based network topology?

Options

  • Awireless connections provide the sole access method to services
  • Bonsite network services are provided with physical Layer 2 and Layer 3 components
  • Cservices are provided by a public, private, or hybrid deployment
  • Dphysical workstations are configured to share resources

How the community answered

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  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    93% (25)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

Cloud-based network topologies are characterized by their flexible deployment models, which include public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.

Awireless connections provide the sole access method to services

While wireless connections are common, cloud services can also be accessed via wired connections (e.g., dedicated lines), so it is not the sole access method.

Bonsite network services are provided with physical Layer 2 and Layer 3 components

Cloud-based networks typically virtualize Layer 2 and Layer 3 components within a cloud provider's datacenter, reducing or eliminating the need for *onsite* physical network services by the consumer.

Cservices are provided by a public, private, or hybrid deploymentCorrect

Cloud-based network topologies inherently leverage services provided by public, private, or hybrid cloud deployment models, which define how the network resources are hosted and accessed.

Dphysical workstations are configured to share resources

Configuring physical workstations to share resources describes a peer-to-peer or local file-sharing setup, which is not a defining characteristic of cloud-based network topology.

Concept tested: Cloud network characteristics and deployment models

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/network-topology

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#Cloud Networking#Cloud Deployment Models

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