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Which of the following best describes a public cloud?

AA cloud service used only within a single company

BA cloud service available to anyone over the internet

CA cloud service that runs on your personal computer

DA cloud service that requires physical hardware installation

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand public cloud definition
A public cloud is a cloud service accessible by anyone via the internet, like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Step 2: Compare options to definition
A cloud service available to anyone over the internet matches this definition exactly. Options A and C describe private or local services, and D is incorrect because cloud services do not require physical hardware installation by the user.
Final Answer:
A cloud service available to anyone over the internet -> Option B
Quick Check:
Public cloud = accessible to anyone [OK]

Quick Trick: Public cloud = open internet access [OK]

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