Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 158

What best describes the tradeoff of Infrastructure as a Service as compared to other cloud service models?

Answer options

• A. Less security features and greater extensibility
• B. Greater initial costs and greater security features
• C. Lower initial costs and greater long terms costs
• D. Greater security features and less extensibility
• E. Lower initial cost and greater security features

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is accurate because Infrastructure as a Service typically offers lower upfront costs, but may incur higher expenses over time due to resource usage. Options A, B, D, and E do not correctly reflect the typical financial tradeoffs associated with this cloud model.