In MDC3, which statement about capacity planning is true?

• A. It focuses only on past usage.
• B. It is a data sovereignty concept.
• C. It forecasts future resource needs under expected and peak loads to avoid bottlenecks.
• D. It determines UI design choices.

Answer: (C)

Capacity planning is about ensuring the system has enough resources to handle demand now and in the future. It involves forecasting resource needs under both expected traffic and peak loads, then sizing and provisioning infrastructure so performance stays smooth and bottlenecks are avoided. This forward-looking approach helps maintain service levels, supports scalable growth, and guides decisions on scaling strategies and cost trade-offs. It isn’t about where data resides or legal data requirements (data sovereignty), and it isn’t about user interface design. While historical usage data can inform the forecasts, the essence is planning for future demand to prevent performance problems.