What is the concept of ‘total cost of ownership’ (TCO) when comparing cloud and on-premises infrastructure?
- A. TCO includes all direct and indirect costs over the lifecycle, including hardware, software, personnel, facilities, and downtime
- B. TCO does not include labor costs
- C. TCO is only relevant for cloud computing
- D. TCO only includes the hardware purchase price
✅ Correct Answer: A. TCO includes all direct and indirect costs over the lifecycle, including hardware, software, personnel, facilities, and downtime
