CCSP · Question #252
Which of the following best describes a cloud carrier?
The correct answer is A. The intermediary who provides connectivity and transport of cloud providers and cloud. Per the NIST cloud computing reference architecture, a cloud carrier is the intermediary that provides connectivity and transport between cloud consumers and cloud providers - essentially the network infrastructure layer (ISPs, telecommunications companies). A cloud provider…
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Which of the following best describes a cloud carrier?
Options
- AThe intermediary who provides connectivity and transport of cloud providers and cloud
- BA person or entity responsible for making a cloud service available to consumers
- CThe person or entity responsible for transporting data across the Internet
- DThe person or entity responsible for keeping cloud services running for customers
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A93% (26)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Per the NIST cloud computing reference architecture, a cloud carrier is the intermediary that provides connectivity and transport between cloud consumers and cloud providers - essentially the network infrastructure layer (ISPs, telecommunications companies). A cloud provider makes services available, while a cloud broker acts as an intermediary managing the use of cloud services on behalf of consumers.
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