Describe the Benefits of and Considerations for Using Cloud, Hybrid, or On-Premises Services MS-900 Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1foundation · easy

   Why is hybrid work relevant in modern work environments?

   • AIt allows employees to work from any location while staying productive with cloud-based tools.
   • BIt is only applicable to IT professionals.
   • CIt requires all employees to be in the office at the same time.
   • DIt eliminates the need for any IT support.
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2. 2application · medium

   A mid-sized law firm is moving from a strict 9-to-5 office policy to a flexible work model. Attorneys will work from home, client sites, and the office on different days. The firm already uses Microsoft 365 E3. Which capability is most directly enabled by the cloud that supports this new flexible work arrangement?

   • AA scheduled backup of all laptops to an external hard drive.
   • BA dedicated VPN appliance installed at each attorney's home office.
   • CA new on-premises file server with more storage capacity.
   • DAccess to email, documents, and Teams from any device with an internet connection.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A company is designing a flexible work program. Employees will use a mix of personal and company-owned devices. The company must ensure that corporate data is protected without requiring employees to be on the corporate network. Which approach best enables flexible work while maintaining security?

   • AProvide each employee with a dedicated cloud virtual machine that contains all corporate applications.
   • BRequire all employees to use a VPN to connect to the corporate network before accessing any cloud service.
   • CDisable remote access to all corporate resources to prevent data leakage.
   • DUse cloud-based identity and access management with multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which cost factor is particularly relevant when operating a hybrid cloud environment?

   • ALicensing costs for the cloud provider's internal software
   • BData transfer costs between on-premises and cloud environments
   • CCost of physical security guards at the cloud provider's data center
   • DCost of electricity for the cloud provider's servers
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6. 5application · medium

   A company is deciding whether to keep its customer relationship management (CRM) system on-premises. The company has a stable, predictable number of users and the IT team has expertise in managing the system. Which on-premises cost factor is most likely to be a significant ongoing expense?

   • AUsage-based fees that vary with the number of users.
   • BData transfer costs for moving data between regions.
   • CHardware maintenance, power, cooling, and IT staff salaries.
   • DA one-time purchase cost with no further expenses.
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