Terms Part 5

Question 1

Capabilities can grow or shrink as needed by the consumer

Answer 1

Rapid Elasticity

Question 2

Resources can be added or removed automatically without requiring human interaction with the service provider

Answer 2

On-Demand, Self Service

Question 3

Resource usage can be monitored, controlled, and reported, providing transparency for both the provider and the consumer

Answer 3

Measured service

Question 4

The service provider’s resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers; customers generally do not know the exact location of provided resources.

Answer 4

Resource Pooling

Question 5

Capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms

Answer 5

Broad Network Access