Which of the following is a type of cloud deployment?

• A. Public Cloud
• B. Private Cloud
• C. Community Cloud
• D. Hybrid Cloud

Answer: (C)

Community cloud is a deployment model where the cloud infrastructure is shared by a group of organizations with common needs, such as similar regulatory, security, or governance requirements. It can be managed by the participating organizations or a third party, and it can be hosted on-premises or off-site. This arrangement lets multiple organizations share costs and resources while maintaining a level of control and compliance that’s tailored to their shared concerns, which is why it’s categorized as a distinct cloud deployment type.

In contrast, a public cloud is open to the general public and offerings are usually provided by a third-party provider, a private cloud is dedicated to a single organization, and a hybrid cloud combines two or more deployment models to meet different needs.