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AZ-900 · Question 04 · Domain 1.2: Describe Benefits of Cloud Services
True or False: Moving to a public cloud typically requires a significant upfront Capital Expenditure (CapEx) for physical hardware.
True or False: Moving to a public cloud typically requires a significant upfront Capital Expenditure (CapEx) for physical hardware.
Answer options:
A.
True
B.
False
How to approach this question
Remember the difference between CapEx (buying hardware upfront) and OpEx (paying as you go).
Full Answer
B.False✓ Correct
One of the primary benefits of the public cloud is the shift from Capital Expenditure (CapEx) to Operational Expenditure (OpEx). You do not need to buy physical hardware upfront; instead, you pay for resources as you use them.
Common mistakes
Assuming that 'enterprise-grade' means you still have to buy hardware.
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