Computing model analogous to new centralized power generation model, where we have comamn computing storage infrastructure for all users instead of having huge local servers and storage units.Users enroll for the respective services and pay for what they use is _____?
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Green computing
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Grid computing
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Cloud computing
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Utility Computing
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Correct answer
Explanation
The description matches cloud computing precisely: centralized shared infrastructure (like power plants) that users access on-demand, paying only for what they use. Grid computing (B) is about distributed resource sharing across organizations. Utility computing (D) is the billing model, not the architecture.