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CCSP · Question #246

Which concept of cloud computing pertains to the ability to reuse components and services of an application for other purposes?

The correct answer is B. Interoperability. Interoperability in cloud computing refers to the ability to reuse application components and services across different systems or platforms.

Submitted by ashley.k· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Question

Which concept of cloud computing pertains to the ability to reuse components and services of an application for other purposes?

Options

  • APortability
  • BInteroperability
  • CResource pooling
  • DElasticity

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • B
    87% (20)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    9% (2)

Why each option

Interoperability in cloud computing refers to the ability to reuse application components and services across different systems or platforms.

APortability

Portability refers to the ability to move an application or data from one cloud environment to another without significant changes.

BInteroperabilityCorrect

Interoperability describes the capability of different systems, applications, or services to communicate, exchange data, and work together effectively. This concept directly enables the reuse of components and services across various platforms or applications, facilitating integration and maximizing utility.

CResource pooling

Resource pooling is a fundamental cloud characteristic where computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model.

DElasticity

Elasticity is the ability of a system to automatically scale computing resources up or down to meet demand.

Concept tested: Cloud computing characteristics and service reuse

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/design-principles/platform-agnostic#interoperability

Topics

#Cloud Concepts#Interoperability#Cloud Service Attributes#Application Reuse

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