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Elasticity in cloud computing refers to the ability to automatically scale resources up or down based on demand, making it ideal for businesses with fluctuating workloads.

From CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Official Study Guide, Objective 3.7 – Cloud characteristics:

“Elasticity allows cloud customers to quickly and automatically scale computing resources in response to changing demand.”

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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Official Study Guide, Chapter 3: Cloud Concepts

CompTIA Exam Objectives 220-1101, Domain 3.7