CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 1

A vendor is installing a new retail store management application for a customer. The application license ensures software costs are low when the application is not being used, but costs go up when use is higher. Which of the following licensing models is MOST likely being used?

Answer options

• A. Socket-based
• B. Core-based
• C. Subscription
• D. Volume-based

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Subscription, because this model typically features lower costs when the software is not in use and higher costs associated with increased usage. The other options, such as Socket-based and Core-based, are based on hardware configurations, and Volume-based licensing usually involves a flat rate for a certain number of licenses, which doesn't align with the described cost fluctuations.