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KCNA · Question #211

Which of the following is a definition of Hybrid Cloud?

The correct answer is C. A cloud native architecture that uses a combination of services running in different public and. Hybrid cloud is an IT architecture that combines and integrates services and infrastructure from both public cloud environments and private environments, allowing for flexible workload placement and data management.

Submitted by lucia.co· May 4, 2026Cloud Native Architecture

Question

Which of the following is a definition of Hybrid Cloud?

Options

  • AAn architecture that uses a combination of services running in public and private data centers,
  • BA cloud native architecture that uses a combination of services running in public clouds, excluding
  • CA cloud native architecture that uses a combination of services running in different public and
  • DAn architecture that uses a combination of services running in public and private data centers,

How the community answered

(69 responses)
  • A
    1% (1)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    87% (60)
  • D
    9% (6)

Why each option

Hybrid cloud is an IT architecture that combines and integrates services and infrastructure from both public cloud environments and private environments, allowing for flexible workload placement and data management.

AAn architecture that uses a combination of services running in public and private data centers,

While partially correct, this definition is less comprehensive, potentially omitting the 'cloud-native' architectural approach and the implication of integrating 'different' public cloud services often seen in modern hybrid strategies.

BA cloud native architecture that uses a combination of services running in public clouds, excluding

A hybrid cloud explicitly includes private infrastructure and does not exclude any specific cloud types.

CA cloud native architecture that uses a combination of services running in different public andCorrect

A hybrid cloud architecture integrates services running across various public cloud environments and private infrastructure, often adopting cloud-native design principles to ensure seamless operation and portability between these diverse environments. The phrase 'different public and' implies the combination of multiple public cloud offerings with private resources.

DAn architecture that uses a combination of services running in public and private data centers,

This choice is identical to option A and suffers from the same limitations.

Concept tested: Hybrid cloud definition

Source: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-hybrid-cloud/

Topics

#Hybrid Cloud#Cloud Architecture#Cloud Native

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