1. Which is the best definition of cloud architecture?

- Designing applications in cloud-based, shared IT infrastructure by using virtual machines and fault-tolerant data stores in the cloud

- Combining frontend and backend software and components to create highly available and scalable web services that meet the needs of an organization

- Relocating traditional on-premises data centers to internet-accessible data centers that a vendor manages

- Applying cloud characteristics to a solution that uses cloud services and features to meet technical and business requirements

Question

1. Which is the best definition of cloud architecture?

- Designing applications in cloud-based, shared IT infrastructure by using virtual machines and fault-tolerant data stores in the cloud

- Combining frontend and backend software and components to create highly available and scalable web services that meet the needs of an organization

- Relocating traditional on-premises data centers to internet-accessible data centers that a vendor manages

- Applying cloud characteristics to a solution that uses cloud services and features to meet technical and business requirements

Accepted Answer

**Answer: D**

Applying cloud characteristics to a solution that uses cloud services and features to meet technical and business requirements is the best definition of cloud architecture.

Cloud architecture involves designing systems that leverage cloud capabilities, such as scalability, elasticity, fault tolerance, and cost-efficiency, while addressing specific organizational needs.