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220-1201 · Question #403

Which cloud characteristic allows local folders to contain updates made by users or other devices?

The correct answer is B. Synchronization. Cloud storage platforms-such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox-use synchronization to ensure that files updated on one device automatically update on all connected devices. CompTIA A+ defines synchronization as a key cloud characteristic that keeps local folders and…

Submitted by packet_pusher· Mar 30, 2026

Question

Which cloud characteristic allows local folders to contain updates made by users or other devices?

Options

  • ANetwork share
  • BSynchronization
  • CAvailability
  • DMetered utilization

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • B
    93% (41)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

Cloud storage platforms-such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox-use synchronization to ensure that files updated on one device automatically update on all connected devices. CompTIA A+ defines synchronization as a key cloud characteristic that keeps local folders and cloud-stored versions consistent, enabling seamless multi-device collaboration. Synchronization allows users to: Modify files offline and have them sync once online Access identical data on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices Ensure real-time updates across multiple users or clients Maintain version consistency and conflict resolution

Topics

#Cloud synchronization#File synchronization

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