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CV0-002 · Question #191

Which of the following is a difference between cloud computing and visualization when implementing IaaS?

The correct answer is D. Cloud computing may use visualization, while visualization does not require cloud services. Cloud computing platforms often use virtualization as a foundational technology, but virtualization itself is a broader concept that can be implemented independently of cloud services.

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Question

Which of the following is a difference between cloud computing and visualization when implementing IaaS?

Options

  • AAll hardware is maintained on-site by current IT staff and managers
  • BBoth a cloud and a virtual solution will provide additional programmers for application
  • CBoxed, retail versions of office suite software must be used for consistent licensing
  • DCloud computing may use visualization, while visualization does not require cloud services

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    8% (2)
  • D
    88% (22)

Why each option

Cloud computing platforms often use virtualization as a foundational technology, but virtualization itself is a broader concept that can be implemented independently of cloud services.

AAll hardware is maintained on-site by current IT staff and managers

In cloud computing (IaaS), the cloud provider maintains the underlying hardware, not the customer's on-site IT staff.

BBoth a cloud and a virtual solution will provide additional programmers for application

Neither cloud nor virtual solutions inherently provide additional programmers; they provide infrastructure or platforms upon which applications are built by existing or hired staff.

CBoxed, retail versions of office suite software must be used for consistent licensing

Software licensing in cloud environments typically involves subscription-based models or licenses bundled with the service, not usually boxed retail versions.

DCloud computing may use visualization, while visualization does not require cloud servicesCorrect

Cloud computing platforms, particularly for IaaS, heavily rely on virtualization to provision and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking resources for customers. However, virtualization, such as running a hypervisor on on-premise servers, can exist independently without offering "cloud services" (on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service).

Concept tested: Relationship between cloud computing and virtualization

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/architecture/modern-web-apps-azure/microservices-architecture/virtualization-containers

Topics

#cloud vs virtualization#IaaS characteristics#cloud fundamentals

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