Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Describe cloud conceptsEasy
A small design agency is evaluating cloud services to host their website and collaboration tools. They need a solution that minimizes upfront hardware costs and provides access to resources over the internet. Which cloud characteristic best describes this requirement?
- AOn-demand self-service
- BBroad network access
- CMeasured service
- DResource pooling
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Broad network access
Broad network access ensures that cloud services and resources are available over the internet through standard mechanisms, making them accessible from various client platforms. This directly addresses the agency's need for internet-based access.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. On-demand self-service refers to users provisioning resources without human interaction, not the method of access.
- C. Measured service refers to the ability to monitor and control resource usage, not the method of accessing those resources.
- D. Resource pooling describes multi-tenant architecture where resources are shared among users, not the method of access.
Broad Network Access
Cloud capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client platforms.
- Accessible over the internet
- Uses standard network mechanisms
- Supports various client devices
Memory trick: BROAD access is like a wide internet HIGHWAY for all devices.