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C. Scalability

D. Security

C. Scalability embodies the ability to grow in a controlled manner,
as in increasing computing infrastructure as business needs demand.
A, B, and D are incorrect. A reduction in time to market for new

products and services gives a company a competitive edge, but it does
not apply to the scenario. Vendor lock-in ties customers to vendor-
specific solutions, which is not the case here. Security does apply to
cloud computing, but it does not relate to this scenario, where new
hardware and software must be procured.

14. For a software development firm, which of the following cloud

benefits is realized with PaaS?
A. Time to market

B. Vendor lock-in
C. Scalability

D. Security

A. PaaS allows developers to quickly create and test applications.
Getting your product to market before your competitors can give a
competitive edge.

B, C, and D are incorrect. Vendor lock-in ties customers to vendor-
specific solutions, but this is not a benefit of PaaS. Scalability
embodies the ability to grow in a controlled manner, but it is not a
distinguishing feature of PaaS as compared to other types of cloud
offerings. Security does apply to cloud computing but not specifically

to PaaS.

15. How does cloud computing affect a cloud customer’s cost structure?
A. OPEX becomes CAPEX.

B. CAPEX becomes OPEX.

C. CAPEX increases.
D. OPEX decreases.

B. Instead of spending capital to acquire computing hardware,
software, and licenses, cloud customers can essentially rent the IT
services they need as they need them; thus, capital expenditures

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