Cloud Computing Fundamentals Quiz

What is cloud computing?

• Using local servers to manage, store, and process data

• Renting storage space in a warehouse for IT equipment

• Using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data

• A marketing term with no technical basis

Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing?

• Limited scalability

• On-demand self-service

• High upfront costs

• Manual management

What are the three main service models of cloud computing?

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

• Hardware as a Service (HaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Database as a Service (DBaaS)

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

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Network as a Service (NaaS)

Which cloud deployment model allows for shared resources among various organizations?

• Private cloud

• Public cloud

• Community cloud

• Hybrid cloud

What is virtualization in the context of cloud computing?

• The process of creating a virtual version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources

• The division of a physical server into multiple small, physical servers

• The act of moving a company's computing resources to a private cloud

• A marketing strategy used by cloud providers

Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?

• Decreased collaboration efficiency

• Increased operational costs

• Scalability

• Longer time to market

What does the term "multi-tenancy" refer to in cloud computing?

• A single instance of a software application serving multiple customers

• Multiple instances of a software application serving a single customer

• A cloud service that is only available to one tenant

• The process of moving from one cloud service provider to another

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge or risk associated with cloud computing?

• Data security

• Compliance

• Reduced costs

• Loss of control over IT services

What is meant by "elasticity" in cloud computing?

• The ability to shrink the physical size of the cloud infrastructure

• The ability to expand and reduce resources dynamically based on demand

• The flexibility in choosing different cloud service providers

• The durability of the cloud infrastructure over time

Which of the following best describes Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

• A cloud service model that delivers computer hardware capabilities, including CPU, GPU, and storage, as an on-demand service

• A cloud service model that delivers operating systems and associated services over the internet without downloads or installation

• A cloud service model that provides developers with a framework they can use to build customized applications

• A cloud service model that exclusively offers software applications over the internet