Cloud ConceptsQuestion 12 of 100
What is meant by 'agility' as a benefit of cloud computing?
a.The requirement to sign multi-year hardware contracts
b.The elimination of all security concerns
c.The guarantee of zero cost
d.The ability to rapidly develop, test, and deploy applications
Explanation
Agility refers to how quickly you can provision resources and bring solutions to market in the cloud. Instead of waiting weeks to procure hardware, teams spin up environments in minutes. This speed accelerates innovation and experimentation.
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