What is the Cloud Reference Model?

• A guide to building physical servers

• A historical document on cloud computing

• A reference for cloud security standards

• A model for designing cloud applications

Which technology is commonly used for containerization in cloud computing?

• Mainframe

• Hypervisor

• Docker

• Virtualization

What are the primary types of clouds in cloud computing?

• Private, Public, Hybrid, Community

• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• Apple, Google, Microsoft

• Stratus, Cirrus, Cumulus

What are some of the open challenges in cloud computing?

• Security and privacy concerns

• Overabundance of available cloud providers

• Shortage of available cloud services

• Lack of internet connectivity

What type of cloud deployment model is characterized by a single organization using cloud resources and services?

• Hybrid cloud

• Private cloud

• Public cloud

• Community cloud

Which of the following is not a characteristic of virtualized environments?

• Hardware independence

• Isolation

• Resource sharing

• Limited scalability

What are cloud-based applications that provide software services over the internet and are often accessed via web browsers or mobile apps called?

• On-premises applications

• Local applications

• Cloud-native applications

• Web applications

Which type of cloud application is used for managing customer interactions, sales, and marketing efforts?

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Which cloud platform is often used for Windows-based applications and services and is integrated with Microsoft's ecosystem?

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Microsoft Azure

• Oracle Cloud

What is the main purpose of a hypervisor in virtualization?

• o develop cloud applications

• To optimize network speed

• To manage physical servers

• To create virtual machines