CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Cloud providers are typically responsible for what aspect, unless stated otherwise in an agreement?

1. Security

2. Infrastructure

3. Data management

4. Service level agreements

The correct answer is: Infrastructure

The correct response identifies that cloud providers are typically responsible for infrastructure. In cloud computing, the provider offers the necessary hardware, networking, and virtualized resources required to deliver cloud services. This foundational aspect includes servers, storage devices, and networking components that make up the cloud environment. Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is a common model within the cloud services spectrum, highlighting the provider's key role in managing and maintaining the physical resources used by organizations. Users can usually configure, monitor, and maintain their applications and data on this infrastructure, but the underlying hardware and network layer is the responsibility of the cloud provider. While security, data management, and service level agreements can involve shared responsibilities between the provider and the customer, the infrastructure itself is primarily managed by the cloud provider. Therefore, unless otherwise specified in a service agreement, users can expect the provider to handle the infrastructure aspect effectively.