Summarize the Financial Aspects of Engaging a Cloud Provider. CLO-002 Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31application · medium

   A company has adopted cloud services and its IT staff completed initial training. However, the cloud provider releases new services and pricing models frequently. What should the company do to ensure its staff can effectively manage cloud costs over time?

   • AHire external consultants for every new service release
   • BProvide ongoing professional development opportunities for the IT staff
   • CRely solely on the initial training and do not invest further
   • DSwitch to a different cloud provider to avoid learning new services
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2. 32expert · hard

   A company is negotiating a cloud contract and wants to ensure it can use its existing software licenses on the provider's infrastructure. The provider's standard contract does not mention BYOL. What should the company do?

   • APurchase new subscription licenses instead
   • BUse the software without a license agreement
   • CAssume BYOL is allowed because the provider offers VMs
   • DRequest a contract amendment to explicitly include BYOL terms
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4. 33foundation · easy

   During which phase of cloud procurement is a Request for Information (RFI) typically issued?

   • AAfter a vendor has been selected, to finalize the contract
   • BEarly, to understand the market and identify potential vendors
   • CAt the end of the contract, to evaluate performance
   • DDuring the implementation phase, to troubleshoot issues
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5. 34foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost in a cloud environment?

   • ACharges for data egress that increase with the amount of data transferred
   • BCosts for additional storage that are billed per gigabyte
   • CCharges for compute hours that are billed per second of usage
   • DA monthly fee for a reserved virtual machine that is paid regardless of usage
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Which of the following is the best example of a capital expenditure in a traditional on-premises IT environment?

   • APaying for electricity to power the data center
   • BHiring a consultant to migrate applications to the cloud
   • CPurchasing a server and installing it in a company data center
   • DPaying a monthly fee for a cloud-based email service
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