n8 L4 Implications of Cloud Technologies

What is a disaster recovery policy?

• A plan to cause a disaster
• A plan to rebuild after a disaster
• A plan to limit damage caused by a disaster
• A plan to prevent disasters from happening

How can cloud services support a business' disaster recovery policy?

• By causing disasters
• By storing data locally
• By preventing disasters from happening
• By providing regular backups and an alternative site for business operation

What are some measures taken by cloud service providers to protect data?

• Only providing encryption of personal data
• No measures taken, trusting users to protect their own data
• Multi-factor authentication, system & network monitoring, regular secure backups, physical access security, and encryption of personal data
• Sharing data with other companies, no security measures taken, storing data in unprotected locations

What is compatibility in the context of cloud services?

• The agreement between cloud service providers and customers
• The speed of the internet connection
• The size and capacity of the cloud server
• The ability of the cloud service to work with the hardware, software, and data being used

What is one benefit of using a cloud service for maintenance?

• Access to specialised staff expertise
• Prevention of cyber-attacks
• Reduced workload for maintaining software
• Faster updates for software

How do cloud services help in getting up and running quickly?

• By offering discounts on cloud services
• By providing training and tutorials
• By handling the setup, configuration, and migration of applications and storage
• By providing free hardware and software

What are some performance considerations when using cloud services?

• Security of the data, compatibility with devices, and maintenance of the software
• Responsiveness to the user, complexity of the task, and available devices & communication technology
• Speed of the internet connection, availability of backups, and encryption of data
• Cost-effectiveness, ease of implementation, and support provided