JNCIA-Cloud: Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Cloud (2021) — Question 28

Which statement defines a public cloud?

Answer options

• A. The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public.
• B. The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers.
• C. The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a specific community of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns.
• D. The cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, indicates that a public cloud is available for anyone to use, which is its defining feature. Options B and C describe private and community clouds respectively, both of which restrict access to specific groups. Option D refers to hybrid clouds, which combine different types of cloud infrastructures and do not define a public cloud.