Which cloud advantage refers to paying only for resources actually used?

• A. Pooled resources
• B. Measured service
• C. On-demand self service
• D. Removes Capital Expense burden

Answer: (B)

In cloud computing, paying only for resources actually used is the measured service model. This approach meters resource consumption—such as compute time, storage, and data transfer—so you’re billed based on what you consume. It promotes cost efficiency by eliminating payments for idle capacity and supports scalable usage as needs change.

Other terms describe different ideas: pooled resources refers to sharing a common pool of resources among many users; on-demand self-service means you can provision resources automatically without human intervention; and removing capital expense burden describes shifting from CapEx to OpEx, but it doesn’t specify how usage is tracked and billed. Measured service directly captures the pay-for-what-you-use aspect.