3.03 Evaluate Variables Relevant to the Implementation of a Cloud Migration Plan for Applications 402 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A company has migrated a web application to the cloud. The operations team needs to ensure they can detect and respond to performance issues. The application is expected to have variable traffic patterns. Which operational capability is MOST important to implement?

   • ASetting up monitoring and alerting for key performance metrics like CPU, memory, and response time.
   • BConfiguring a backup solution that runs daily.
   • CPurchasing a large number of reserved instances to handle peak traffic.
   • DCreating a detailed runbook for manual troubleshooting procedures.
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2. 17application · medium

   An architect is assessing an application for migration. The application is a legacy system that uses a proprietary protocol to communicate with a hardware device. The hardware device is being retired, and the application will need to communicate with a cloud-based service instead. Which migration strategy is MOST appropriate?

   • ARefactor the application to use a modern API to communicate with the cloud-based service.
   • BRetire the application and replace it with a SaaS solution that provides the same functionality.
   • CReplatform the application to a cloud service that supports the proprietary protocol.
   • DRehost the application as-is and connect it to the cloud-based service using a protocol converter.
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4. 18application · medium

   A company is comparing the cost of rehosting an application on a reserved VM instance versus refactoring it to run on a serverless platform. The application has a predictable, steady workload. Which cost consideration is MOST relevant to this decision?

   • AA reserved VM instance provides a predictable cost for a steady workload, while serverless may have variable costs based on invocation count.
   • BThe cost of refactoring is negligible compared to the operational cost savings.
   • CReserved VM instances have no upfront cost and are always the most flexible option.
   • DServerless platforms are always cheaper than VMs for any workload.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a compliance requirement that can affect cloud migration planning?

   • AThe application's user interface language
   • BThe number of users who access the application
   • CData residency regulations that require data to be stored in specific geographic locations
   • DThe application's color scheme
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6. 20application · medium

   A government agency is migrating a system that handles classified data. The agency has strict security requirements, including the need for dedicated infrastructure and the ability to control physical access to the servers. Which cloud deployment model is MOST appropriate?

   • AA community cloud shared with other government agencies.
   • BA hybrid cloud deployment with the application in the public cloud and data on-premises.
   • CA private cloud deployment with dedicated physical hardware.
   • DA public cloud deployment with strong encryption and access controls.
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