EMC Proven Professional – Cloud Architect — Question 50

You have been hired by a large, global manufacturing company to help them plan for cloud services.
During discussions with the local employees, you document which applications are most important to the business. You also gather and document key performance metrics. You find:
-Some applications are rarely used
-Mission critical applications require 99.99% uptime to meet the SLAs
-Corporate email is proprietary and confidential information
-Certain applications must comply with country specific regulations
What should you use to determine proper application placement?

Answer options

• A. Application level gap analysis
• B. Cloud security alliance controls matrix
• C. Cloud services assessment
• D. Workload analysis for right-sourcing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Application level gap analysis, as it helps to identify the differences between current application capabilities and business needs, thus guiding proper placement. Options B and C focus on security and overall assessment rather than specific application placement, while D, Workload analysis for right-sourcing, is broader and less focused on the specific application needs outlined.