A startup runs all of its applications on infrastructure owned and operated by a cloud provider, accessed over the internet, with no on-premises datacenter. Which cloud model is this?
A.Private cloud
Private cloud is infrastructure dedicated to a single organization, typically on-premises or dedicated hosting.
B.Public cloud
Public cloud delivers services over the internet from a shared, provider-owned infrastructure — matches this scenario exactly.
C.Hybrid cloud
Hybrid cloud combines on-premises/private infrastructure with public cloud — this org has no on-premises footprint.
D.Community cloud
Community cloud is shared by organizations with common requirements — not a standard Azure exam model.
Why this answer
Public cloud means computing services delivered over the internet by a third-party provider (like Microsoft Azure) that owns and operates all the hardware. Private cloud is dedicated to one organization (on-premises or hosted); hybrid combines private and public.
Correct answer: B · Last reviewed 2026-02-13
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