DFD4043 Cloud Computing Chapter 1

What is cloud computing?

• A linked connection of computers

• A delivery of computing services

• A process of scheduling computer programs

• A study of system uses

What are the types of cloud services?

• Public, private and hybrid clouds

• Personal area (PAN), Local area (LAN), Campus area networks (CAN)

• Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS)

• Mail server, collaboration server, web server, application server

Cloud technology has improved educational scenery except

• Lower cost

• Creation of virtual classroom

• Increase the learning time

• Better access to education and training

All of these are types of cloud services except

• Public cloud

• Segregated cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Private cloud

These are the benefits of cloud computing in education system except

• shareable and traceable data

• stable technology for everyday use

• Easy access from anywhere

• Inflexibility in customizing products

What is the drawback of cloud computing in education system?

• The need for high speed internet access

• The management of data and products

• The absence of hardware

• The wide connection of networks

What are the risks of cloud computing?

• No troubleshooting issues

• Full control over the data

• Storing data without control

• No government intrusion

Which of these is an advantage of cloud storage?

• The user has no control over their data

• Accessible anywhere with an internet connection

• Many programs can be run at the same time, regardless of the processing power of your device

• Portability

If your place have limited access to a reliable Internet connection, then using cloud computing is a good choice.

• True

• False

You can share information with colleagues and employees far more easily using the cloud.

• True

• False