Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 323

According to the NIST cloud deployment reference architecture, which of the following provides connectivity and transport services to consumers?

Answer options

• A. Cloud connector
• B. Cloud broker
• C. Cloud carrier
• D. Cloud provider

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Cloud carrier, as it is responsible for providing the connectivity and transport services necessary for cloud consumers. Options A (Cloud connector) and B (Cloud broker) serve different roles in the cloud ecosystem, while D (Cloud provider) refers to the entity that delivers cloud services rather than transport services.