Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5 (CCSK) — Question 3

What are the essential characteristics of cloud computing as defined by the NIST model?

Answer options

• A. Resource sharing, automated recovery, universal connectivity, distributed costs, fair pricing
• B. High availability, geographical distribution, scaled tenancy, continuous resourcing, market pricing
• C. On-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, measured service
• D. Equal access to dedicated hosting, isolated networks, scalability resources, and automated continuous provisioning

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights the core attributes of cloud computing according to the NIST definition, which include on-demand self-service and resource pooling. The other options mention features that are relevant but do not encapsulate the NIST model's essential characteristics.