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Which type of cloud computing combines on-premise infrastructure with a public cloud?

The correct answer is C. Hybrid cloud. This question defines a specific cloud computing model that integrates private on-premise infrastructure with public cloud services.

Submitted by wei.xz· May 4, 2026Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Question

Which type of cloud computing combines on-premise infrastructure with a public cloud?

Options

  • ASuper cloud
  • BCombination cloud
  • CHybrid cloud
  • DMixed cloud

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    90% (35)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

This question defines a specific cloud computing model that integrates private on-premise infrastructure with public cloud services.

ASuper cloud

"Super cloud" is not a recognized standard term for a cloud deployment model.

BCombination cloud

"Combination cloud" is not a standard term in cloud computing terminology.

CHybrid cloudCorrect

A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that combines a private cloud (on-premises data center) with a public cloud, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. This model offers greater flexibility, scalability, and more deployment options by leveraging resources from both environments.

DMixed cloud

"Mixed cloud" is not a standard term for a cloud deployment model; "hybrid cloud" is the correct terminology.

Concept tested: Cloud computing deployment models (Hybrid Cloud)

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

Topics

#cloud computing#hybrid cloud#cloud deployment models#on-premise

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