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id: 6811ec8382929614621afb3d
title: Task 58
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-58
lang: en-US
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# --instructions--

Read the text and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

After meeting with Maria, Jake prepared the report she asked for:

`Cloud Storage Comparison Report`

`Prepared by Jake`

`As we expand globally, we need a cloud storage provider that supports our capacity and security needs. I've compared two main options: one based in the U.S. and the other in Europe.`

`The U.S. provider offers strong security features at a lower cost, but may fall short on data privacy, especially under strict European regulations. The Europe-based provider ensures better compliance with laws but comes at a higher price.`

`In terms of performance, our developers have reported slowdowns with the current provider, particularly in Europe. The European option could improve speed for users in that region.`

`For scalability, both options support growth, but we'll run a test project next month with the European provider to check real-time performance, support quality, and how well it can scale with us.`

`Choosing the right provider means balancing cost, security, performance, and compliance. I'll keep you updated as we gather more insights from the test.`

When will the test project with the European provider happen?

## --answers--

Next week

### --feedback--

Jake doesn't mention the test will occur next week.

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In six months

### --feedback--

The test is much sooner.

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Next month

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After the official switch to the new provider

### --feedback--

The company has not yet switched providers; the test is part of the decision process.

## --video-solution--

3

# --explanation--

Jake says they plan to run a test project with the European provider to check performance, support, and scalability.

He mentions the time in the sentence that starts with `For scalability...`.
