CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 46

A systems administrator recently upgraded the processors in a web application host. Upon the next login, the administrator sees a new alert regarding the license being out of compliance.
Which of the following licensing models is the application MOST likely using?

Answer options

• A. Per device
• B. Per user
• C. Core-based
• D. Volume-based

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The 'Core-based' licensing model is likely being used because it typically ties licensing to the number of processor cores, which can trigger compliance alerts after hardware upgrades. The other models, such as 'Per device' and 'Per user', do not directly relate to changes in processor hardware and would not result in a compliance alert following a CPU upgrade.