CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 89
A cloud administrator is reviewing the annual contracts for all hosted solutions. Upon review of the contract for the hosted mail solution, the administrator notes the monthly subscription rate has increased every year. The provider has been in place for ten years, and there is a large amount of data being hosted. Which of the following is a barrier to switching providers?
Answer options
- A. Service-level agreement
- B. Vendor lock-in
- C. Memorandum of understanding
- D. Encrypted data
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B, Vendor lock-in, as it refers to the challenges and costs associated with moving from one provider to another, particularly when significant data and time have been invested. Options A, C, and D may represent contractual or technical considerations but do not directly imply a barrier to switching providers like vendor lock-in does.