az-900 Practice Question 1859
Exam: az-900
Domain: Describe cloud concepts
Topic: Describe cloud service types
Difficulty: medium
In a scenario where a company wants to minimize upfront costs and manage operational expenses more flexibly, which cloud service type should they choose, and how does it relate to the CapEx vs OpEx model?
Answer Options
A
CapEx - purchasing and maintaining physical infrastructure
B
Pay-as-you-go - aligning with the OpEx model
C
Hybrid - combining CapEx and OpEx
D
On-premises - significant upfront capital expenditure
Correct Answer
B: Pay-as-you-go - aligning with the OpEx model
Explanation
The correct answer is B. In this scenario, the company should choose a pay-as-you-go service, which aligns with the OpEx model. This means they only pay for what they use, reducing upfront costs and providing greater flexibility in managing expenses. Option A (CapEx) refers to purchasing and maintaining physical infrastructure, which is not flexible and requires significant upfront investment. Option C (Hybrid) combines elements of both CapEx and OpEx, but it doesn't necessarily minimize upfront costs as much as a pure OpEx model. Option D (On-premises) involves significant upfront capital expenditure and ongoing maintenance, which contradicts the goal of minimizing upfront costs.