48. In the context of the azure well architected framework what does the
“Cost optimization” pillar focuses on?

a. Maximizing the efficiency of resources and minimizing costs
b. Enhancing security measures
c. Ensuring high availability of applications
d. Improving application performance

Option (a) Maximizing the efficiency of resources and minimizing costs

49. What term is commonly used to describe the financial model where expenses are incurred upfront for the acquisition of physical infrastructure?

a. Opex
b. Capex
c. ROI
d. TCO

Option (b) Capex

50. What is the primary focus of the "Security" pillar in the Azure Well-Architected Framework?

a. Ensuring data privacy
b. Optimizing resource utilization
c. Protecting against unauthorized access
d. Enhancing application performance

Option (c) Protecting against unauthorized access

51. What does the term “Hybrid Cloud” refer to in the cloud computing landscape?

a. Cloud deployment restricted to a specific industry
b. A cloud environment with multiple layers
c. A combination of public and private clouds
d. A type of cloud reserved for testing and development

Option (c) A combination of public and private clouds

52. Which of the following is a characteristic of the ‘Platform as a Service (PaaS)” cloud service model?

a. Offers a complete development and deployment platform
b. Primarily focused on end-user applications
c. Allows users to manage the underlying infrastructure
d. Provides virtualized computing resources

Option (a) Offers a complete development and deployment platform.