Question

what are the key features of a public cloud? each correct answer represents a complete solution. choose all that apply. a □ ongoing maintenance costs b □ up - front investment in hardware and software c □ elasticity and scalability d □ pay - per - use pricing models

Explanation:

• Option A: Public cloud providers handle maintenance, so users don't have ongoing maintenance costs related to infrastructure, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: In public cloud, users don't need up - front investment in hardware/software as the provider owns the infrastructure, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Public cloud offers elasticity (ability to quickly scale resources up/down) and scalability (ability to handle growth), so C is a key feature.
• Option D: Public cloud uses pay - per - use (users pay for what they use), so D is a key feature.

Answer:

C. Elasticity and scalability, D. Pay - per - use pricing models