Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 107

What is resource pooling?

Answer options

• A. The provider's computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers.
• B. Internet-based CPUs are pooled to enable multi-threading.
• C. The dedicated computing resources of each client are pooled together in a colocation facility.
• D. Placing Internet (ג€cloudג€) data centers near multiple sources of energy, such as hydroelectric dams.
• E. None of the above.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because resource pooling refers to the provider consolidating computing resources to serve many clients simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and utilization. Options B, C, and D describe different concepts that do not accurately depict the broad definition of resource pooling in cloud computing.