Runako Wants to Build a Social Networking Website and Host

question 23

Multiple Choice

Runako wants to build a social networking website and host it using a PaaS provider. The social networking website will have users posting and sharing large quantities of media such as videos and images. He is currently evaluating the storage options that the app will need. Which of the following storage options should Runako use and why?

• A) Block storage, because it is less expensive than object storage
• B) Object storage, because it allows a Web app to directly store objects
• C) Persistent volume, because it is faster than block storage
• D) Block storage, because it is faster than object storage

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique for distributing the expense of a physical asset evenly across its lifespan in yearly increments.

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life to account for declines in value.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was acquired, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and operational efficiency.