Question 29
Cloud Native ArchitectureWhich of the following is NOT a core characteristic of cloud native architectures?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Cloud native architectures are defined by core traits such as microservices, containers, dynamic orchestration, and DevOps automation. Since the answer lists those same elements, it is not the option that is "NOT" a core characteristic; the excluded choice would be something outside that set.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Long-lived virtual machines, manual configuration, and quarterly release cycles
B. Microservices, containers, dynamic orchestration, and DevOps automation
Cloud native architecture is conventionally defined by the CNCF as an approach built around microservices, containerization, dynamic orchestration, and automated DevOps-style delivery pipelines. Because those four elements are the standard core traits, an answer choice listing them is describing the architecture rather than identifying something outside it; the “NOT” option must be a different, non-core feature.
C. Monolithic application design deployed to managed cloud VMs
D. Mainframe-style batch processing with centralized scheduling
E. Single-tenant bare-metal deployments managed via SSH