Which of the following cloud computing characteristics gives customers elasticity and flexibility because it allows customers to access needed computing resources automatically?

A) Encompasses the characteristics of grid computing
B) Providing on-demand self-service
C) Scalability
D) Virtualization

On-demand Self-service

On-demand self-service refers to the provision of services, resources, or information that can be accessed by users autonomously and immediately when needed, typically over the internet.

Elasticity

Elasticity refers to the economic concept describing the change in the behavior of buyers and sellers in response to a change in price or other factors.

Flexibility

is the quality of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements, in both personal and professional contexts.