Q1Cloud Computing
Question
2 marks
State the five essential characteristics of Cloud Computing.
Answer
The five essential characteristics are On-demand self-service, Broad network access, Resource pooling, Rapid elasticity, and Measured service.
According to the NIST definition, a true cloud architecture mathematically mandates five characteristics: On-demand self-service (automated provisioning), Broad network access (accessible via standard APIs), Resource pooling (multi-tenant hardware), Rapid elasticity (infinite instant scaling), and Measured service (strict pay-as-you-go billing).