Introduction to Cloud Computing

What is cloud computing?

• A method for heating computer servers

• A technology that allows data and applications to be stored and accessed over the Internet

• A weather prediction technique using computers

• A computer networking architecture for local area networks

Who is credited with popularizing the term "cloud computing"

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Amazon.com with its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

• Google with Google Cloud

What are the main service models of cloud computing?

• A) Internet Service Provider (ISP), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Dedicated Hosting

• B) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)

• C) Data as a Service (DaaS), Function as a Service (FaaS), Backend as a Service (BaaS)

• D) Managed Service Providers (MSP), Colocation Services, Internet Services

What are the main deployment models of cloud computing?

• A) Centralized Cloud, Distributed Cloud, Decentralized Cloud, Unified Cloud

• B) Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Community Cloud

• C) Direct Cloud, Indirect Cloud, Mixed Cloud, Virtual Cloud

• D) On-Premises Cloud, Off-Premises Cloud, External Cloud, Internal Cloud

What are the key benefits of cloud computing?

• Cost savings, Scalability, Flexibility and mobility, Improved collaboration

• B) Increased physical security, Less need for technical staff, Absolute data privacy

• C) Unlimited storage capacity, Complete elimination of IT infrastructure

• • D) Higher energy consumption, Dependency on local hardware, Increased capital expenditure