Free Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity-Apprentice Actual Exam Questions - Question 11 Discussion

Question No. 11
What is the primary benefit of using a hosted cloud solution over maintaining an on-premises
infrastructure?
Select one option, then reveal solution.
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Andre Y.
2026-01-26

Not B, since hosted solutions usually have standard setups rather than full customization. A fits better because you avoid big upfront costs and can scale resources easily without owning hardware.

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Andre Y.
2026-01-26

Makes sense to ditch D since hosted clouds definitely don’t give you full control. So yeah, A is the way to go for lowering costs and staying flexible.

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Mark T.
2026-01-25

It’s A because hosted clouds reduce upfront costs and you don’t have to manage physical servers, which really ups operational flexibility. D feels off since hosted means less direct control, not more.

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Mark T.
2026-01-24

I’m ruling out C since no cloud solution can guarantee zero security risks. Between A and D, hosted clouds usually mean less control, so A sounds more realistic. Does anyone think total control (D) fits?

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Mark T.
2026-01-21

B imo, since full customization is more an on-prem thing, not hosted cloud.

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Mark T.
2026-01-17

A, since you avoid big upfront hardware buys and get easier scaling.

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Rayan D.
2026-01-13

Definitely A. Hosted cloud cuts down upfront costs and lets you scale or adjust resources way easier than on-prem.

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