CLO-002 · Question #510
Which of the following risks is MOST likely to be accepted as a result of transferring business to a single CSP?
The correct answer is A. Vendor lock-in. Vendor lock-in is a situation where a customer becomes dependent on a single cloud service provider (CSP) and cannot easily switch to another vendor without substantial cost, technical incompatibility, or legal constraints. Vendor lock-in is a risk that is most likely to be…
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Which of the following risks is MOST likely to be accepted as a result of transferring business to a single CSP?
Options
- AVendor lock-in
- BThe inability to scale
- CData breach due to a break-in
- DLoss of equipment due to a natural disaster
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A81% (50)
- B3% (2)
- C11% (7)
- D5% (3)
Explanation
Vendor lock-in is a situation where a customer becomes dependent on a single cloud service provider (CSP) and cannot easily switch to another vendor without substantial cost, technical incompatibility, or legal constraints. Vendor lock-in is a risk that is most likely to be accepted as a result of transferring business to a single CSP, because it may offer some benefits such as lower prices, higher performance, or better integration. However, vendor lock-in also has some drawbacks, such as reduced flexibility, increased dependency, and limited innovation. Therefore, customers should carefully weigh the pros and cons of vendor lock-in before choosing a CSP and try to avoid or mitigate it by using open standards, multi-cloud strategies, or contractual
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