BrainPop - Cloud

Which of these is an example of remote data storage (aka being in the cloud)?

• Saving a digital photo to a computer's hard drive.

• Saving a digital photo to a flash drive.

• Saving a digital photo to an online photo album.

• Saving a digital photo to a CD.

Bricks are to buildings as ________ are to the cloud.

• Websites

• Computer programs

• Personal computers

• Data centers

Place these in order from smallest to largest storage capacity: A) the cloud; B) a thumb drive; C) a laptop; D) a data center.

• D, A, C, B

• A, B, C, D

• B, C, D, A

• C, D, A, B

Cloud computing allows you to consolidate computing resources in a central database.

What is a synonym for "consolidate?"

• Delete

• Combine

• Lock

• Split

If two users are accessing the same network through the cloud, they probably:

• Are using the same device

• Are in the same location

• Can access the same shared resources

• Accessed the cloud at the same time

A laptop relies on the cloud for all of its computing needs. Its hard drive must be:

• Uncluttered

• High tech

• Slow

• Full

Which of these is an OPINION about cloud computing?

• Businesses use the cloud to streamline operations.

• Shared resources on the cloud can be accessed by multiple users.

• Storing data on the cloud is safer than storing it in local servers.

• Some have concerns about security and privacy in the cloud.

You want to buy a photo editing program.

Which of the following is the best argument AGAINST buying the cloud-based version of it?

• The cloud-based version of the software is frequently updated

• The software requires a huge amount of storage space

• The full version of the software costs hundreds of dollars

• Your internet connection is not the most reliable

One drawback of streaming movies and music from the cloud is that:

• Cloud services are expensive.

• Most songs and movies aren't on the cloud yet.

• The cloud is not open to the public.

• You can't keep the media on your device.