Topic: Cloud Computing
What does "elasticity" in cloud computing refer to?
- A. Ability to scale up and scale down of compute resources
- B. Parallel execution of jobs
- C. High availability of systems
- D. Minimum response time
Answer: A. Ability to scale up and scale down of compute resources
Explanation: Elasticity in cloud computing refers to the system's ability to dynamically provision and de-provision computing resources (scale up/down or out/in) automatically in response to varying workload demands.