Question 23
Domain 3 — AI Engineering, Platforms, and OperationsWhat is one advantage of using cloud-based AI services?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Cloud-based AI services provide "immediate access to specialized hardware" such as GPUs or TPUs without requiring local purchases. They also offer scalability, letting users quickly increase or decrease computing resources as demand changes.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Unlimited storage without cost
B. Elimination of data preprocessing
C. Reduced network security risks
D. Immediate access to specialized hardware and scalability
Cloud AI platforms typically expose on-demand compute instances with accelerators such as GPUs or TPUs, so the user can begin training or inference without procuring and installing local hardware. The practical advantage is elastic scaling: resources can be increased or reduced as workload changes, avoiding the fixed-capacity limits and upfront capital expense of on-premises infrastructure.