IBM C1000-142 Exam - Topic 2 Question 71 Discussion

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Question #: 71
Topic #: 2

When referring to cloud computing, what does the term cloud mean?

AIt is a metaphor for the internet based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent the telephone network.

BIt refers to the virtual hardware that cloud computing is built on.

CIt is the name of an operating system that is very flexible and easy to use so anyone can design, build, and provide cloud services, such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service

DIt is a metaphor for a data storage service with an ever-growing capacity, like storm clouds.

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Suggested Answer: A

Cloud is a metaphor for the internet based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent the telephone network. [Exam Tips] : On-demand self-service is an essential characteristic of cloud computing.

by Nenita at May 28, 2026, 12:43 AM

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