Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 242

What do cloud service providers offer to encourage clients to extend the cloud platform?

Answer options

• A. Cloud console
• B. Application programming interfaces (APIs)
• C. Reward programs
• D. Access to the cloud infrastructure

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable developers to build applications that utilize cloud services, thereby encouraging more usage. While options A, C, and D may provide value, they do not directly incentivize the extension of cloud platform usage like APIs do.