Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 262

Which concept BEST describes the capability for a cloud environment to automatically scale a system or application, based on its current resource demands?

Answer options

• A. On-demand self-service
• B. Resource pooling
• C. Measured service
• D. Rapid elasticity

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Rapid elasticity, as it specifically refers to the cloud's ability to quickly adjust resources based on current demand. Options A, B, and C describe other cloud characteristics but do not specifically address the automatic scaling aspect.