Which of the following factors would most likely impact the selection of an organization's cloud...

Government regulationsoften dictate the legal requirements for data storage, privacy, and security, which can greatly impact the selection of a cloud provider. Compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or other local laws is critical when choosing a cloud provider to avoid legal repercussions.

Government regulations (Answer B):Cloud providers must comply with legal and regulatory requirements, making this a significant factor in provider selection.

Industry standards (Option A):While important, standards can be more flexible and are often not legally binding.

Company policy (Option C):Internal policies are important but usually stem from the need to comply with regulations.

Organizational procedures (Option D):Procedures help guide operations but don’t typically dictate the choice of cloud providers.

CompTIA Server+ Reference:This topic is covered underSK0-005 Objective 1.6: Explain the importance of cloud-based concepts and services.