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CWE (A): Common Weakness Enumeration lists software flaws but doesn't provide risk severity ratings.
CVSS (B): Common Vulnerability Scoring System is used to evaluate and score the severity of software vulnerabilities, helping prioritize remediation efforts.
CWSS (C): Common Weakness Scoring System evaluates software weaknesses but is less commonly used compared to CVSS for vulnerability scoring.
CVE (D): Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures identifies and catalogs vulnerabilities but does not calculate severity.
Reference:
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 Study Guide, Objective 4.1: Identify and classify vulnerabilities in a cloud environment.

The instruction by the legal department to store data from the affected virtual machines for a minimum of one year is an example of data Retention. Retention policies are often driven by regulatory compliance requirements and dictate how long certain types of data must be kept before they can be securely disposed of. Reference: CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide (Exam CV0-004) by Todd Montgomery and Stephen Olson

Elevated response times without reported issues or changes internally could indicate a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, where multiple systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, usually one or more web servers. Reference: CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals by Mark Ciampa.

Load scaling is the most suitable approach for scaling several cloud workloads on demand. It automatically adjusts the number of active servers in a cloud environment based on the current load or traffic, ensuring that resources are efficiently utilized to meet demand without manual intervention. This approach helps maintain optimal performance and availability, particularly during unexpected surges in workload or traffic.
Reference: Understanding cloud management and technical operations, including scaling strategies, is crucial for optimizing resource utilization and performance in cloud environments, as outlined in the CompTIA Cloud+ objectives.

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Alpha (A): Refers to pre-release software that is still in the early testing phase.
Beta (B): Indicates pre-release software that is feature-complete but requires testing.
Minor (C): Updates from version 1.0 to 1.1 signify incremental improvements or minor feature additions without significant changes.
Major (D): Involves substantial changes, often indicated by a change in the primary version number (e.g., 1.x to 2.x).
Reference:
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 Study Guide, Objective 1.4: Deploy and manage cloud-based applications.