Cloud ConceptsQuestion 9 of 100
Which of the following best defines scalability in the context of cloud computing?
a.The ability to encrypt data at rest
b.The ability of a system to handle increased load by adding resources
c.The ability to restrict user permissions
d.The ability to generate monthly invoices
Explanation
Scalability is a system's capacity to grow to meet increased demand, either by adding more resources (horizontal) or larger resources (vertical). Elasticity extends this by automatically scaling in and out with demand.
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