Cloud Computing Flashcard

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What is cloud computing?

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A model for enabling ubiquitous access to shared computing resources.

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing?

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Resource pooling.

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Which of the following is NOT a cloud service model?

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FaaS.

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Which of these is an example of SaaS?

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Google Drive.

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What does IaaS stand for?

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Infrastructure as a Service.

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What is SaaS?

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Software as a Service, a cloud service model that delivers software applications over the internet.

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What is PaaS?

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Platform as a Service, a cloud service model that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications.

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What is IaaS?

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Infrastructure as a Service, a cloud service model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

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What is the main benefit of cloud computing?

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Scalability and flexibility in resource management.

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What does the term 'resource pooling' mean in cloud computing?

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The provider's computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model.