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KCNA · Question #213

Why is Cloud-Native Architecture important?

The correct answer is B. Cloud Native Architecture revolves around containers, microservices and pipelines. Cloud-Native Architecture is essential because it is structured around core principles like containers for application packaging, microservices for granular service development, and automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.

Submitted by stefanr· May 4, 2026Cloud Native Architecture

Question

Why is Cloud-Native Architecture important?

Options

  • ACloud Native Architecture revolves around containers, microservices and pipelines.
  • BCloud Native Architecture revolves around containers, microservices and pipelines.
  • CCloud Native Architecture is modern for application deployment and pipelines.
  • DCloud Native Architecture is a bleeding edge technology and service.

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (49)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Cloud-Native Architecture is essential because it is structured around core principles like containers for application packaging, microservices for granular service development, and automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.

ACloud Native Architecture revolves around containers, microservices and pipelines.

This choice is identical to the correct answer B, indicating a flaw in the question's design.

BCloud Native Architecture revolves around containers, microservices and pipelines.Correct

Cloud-Native Architecture is fundamentally defined by its adoption of containers for isolated packaging, microservices for granular and independently deployable services, and automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient and continuous software delivery. These elements enable agility, scalability, and resilience in cloud environments.

CCloud Native Architecture is modern for application deployment and pipelines.

While Cloud Native is modern for application deployment and pipelines, this statement is less comprehensive and specific than defining it by its core components like containers and microservices.

DCloud Native Architecture is a bleeding edge technology and service.

Cloud Native Architecture is a well-established and widely adopted paradigm for software development and deployment, not a 'bleeding edge' technology or service anymore.

Concept tested: Definition and core components of Cloud-Native Architecture

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/architecture/cloud-native/definition

Topics

#Cloud Native principles#Microservices#Containers#CI/CD

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