Q43: What is the concept of ‘total cost of ownership’ (TCO) when comparing cloud and on-premises infrastructure?

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What is the concept of ‘total cost of ownership’ (TCO) when comparing cloud and on-premises infrastructure?

1. A. TCO includes all direct and indirect costs over the lifecycle, including hardware, software, personnel, facilities, and downtime
2. B. TCO does not include labor costs
3. C. TCO is only relevant for cloud computing
4. 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

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