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LFCA Question #16: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: The degree to which a system can adapt to dynamic computing demands. Elasticity refers to a system's ability to automatically scale resources up or down in response to fluctuating demand, optimizing cost and performance.
Submitted by ahmad_uae· May 4, 2026Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Question
Which of the following best describes the technical term "Elasticity"?
Options
- AThe degree to which a system can adapt to dynamic computing demands
- BThe degree to which a business accommodates larger loads just by adding resources
- CThe degree to which a system consistently performs according to its specifications
- DThe ability to meet the business's needs through a variety of cloud offerings
Explanation
Elasticity refers to a system's ability to automatically scale resources up or down in response to fluctuating demand, optimizing cost and performance.
Common mistakes.
- B. This describes scalability, which is related but elasticity specifically implies automatic and dynamic adaptation, not just accommodating larger loads by adding resources.
- C. This describes reliability or consistency, not elasticity.
- D. This describes the breadth of cloud services, not the dynamic scaling characteristic of elasticity.
Concept tested. Cloud computing elasticity
Reference. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-elasticity/
Topics
#Elasticity#Cloud Computing Concepts#Scalability
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