Google Cloud Digital Leader — Question 216

An organization wants to digitize and share large volumes of historical text and images.
Why is a public cloud a better option than an on-premises solution?

Answer options

• A. In-house hardware management
• B. Provides physical encryption key
• C. Cost-effective at scale
• D. Optimizes capital expenditure

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights that public cloud solutions can be more economical when handling large volumes of data compared to maintaining on-premises infrastructure. Options A and B relate to physical management and security, which do not address the cost benefits, while D focuses on capital expenditure without considering operational scalability.