Technology in Business

What is cloud computing?

• Delivery of computing services over the Internet

• Sending emails through a fax machine

• Using a local network to access files

• Storing data on a physical server

Name one benefit of using cloud computing in business.

• Cost savings and increased efficiency

• Increased downtime and slower processing speeds

• Decreased productivity and increased expenses

• Limited accessibility and decreased security

What are the three main types of cloud computing services?

• Virtualization, Networking, Storage

• Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service

• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• Public cloud, Private cloud, Hybrid cloud

What is the difference between public and private cloud computing?

• Public cloud computing is only accessible within a specific organization, while private cloud computing is accessible to the public.

• Public cloud computing is less secure than private cloud computing.

• Public cloud computing is provided by a third-party over the internet, while private cloud computing uses dedicated infrastructure for a single organization.

• Public cloud computing is more expensive than private cloud computing.

What is the role of virtualization in cloud computing?

• Virtualization allows for the sharing of physical resources among multiple users in cloud computing.

• Virtualization is not used in cloud computing.

• Virtualization is only used for creating virtual machines in cloud computing.

• Virtualization enables the creation of virtual instances of servers, storage, and networks in cloud computing.

What are some common security concerns related to cloud computing?

• Incompatibility with existing software systems, difficulty in integrating with other platforms, limited scalability

• Data breaches, data loss, insecure APIs, shared technology vulnerabilities, lack of control over data

• Lack of user-friendly interface, limited customization options, lack of technical support

• Insufficient storage capacity, slow network speed, high cost of cloud services

What is the purpose of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) in cloud computing?

• To allow customers to access the cloud service provider's internal systems

• To define the level of service a customer can expect from a cloud service provider and the consequences if the service provider fails to meet the agreed-upon service levels.

• To limit the amount of data that customers can store in the cloud

• To provide discounts to customers who experience service outages

What is the difference between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?

• SaaS provides hardware resources, PaaS provides a platform for playing games, and IaaS provides virtual reality experiences.

• SaaS provides software applications, PaaS provides a platform for developing and deploying applications, and IaaS provides virtualized computing resources.

• SaaS provides virtualized computing resources, PaaS provides a platform for social media, and IaaS provides software applications.

• SaaS provides a platform for developing and deploying applications, PaaS provides hardware resources, and IaaS provides cloud storage.

What are some popular cloud computing providers?

• Apple Cloud

• Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud

• Twitter Cloud

• Facebook Cloud

How can cloud computing help businesses reduce costs?

• By increasing the cost of hardware and infrastructure, and charging businesses for all resources regardless of usage.

• By offering expensive hardware and infrastructure at discounted rates to businesses, reducing costs.

• By providing free hardware and infrastructure to businesses, eliminating the need for any costs.

• By eliminating the need for expensive hardware and infrastructure, and allowing businesses to pay only for the resources they use.