CIS Chapter 1

Which of the following is NOT a core characteristic of cloud computing

• On-demand self-service

• Pooled resources

• Broad network access

• Multi-tenancy

What is the term used for the ability to quickly and easily scale computing resources up or down based on demand?

• High Availability

• Scalability

• Fault Tolerance

• Virtualization

What is a key benefit of using cloud computing for data storage?

• Increased local storage capacity

• Improved disaster recovery capabilities

• Reduced upfront hardware costs

• Enhanced physical security

What is the term for the ability to virtualize physical computing resources to create multiple virtual machines?

• Elasticity

• Containerization

• Virtualization

• Scalability

Which of the following statements about scalability in cloud computing is FALSE?

• Users can scale resources up or down on-demand.

• Scalability allows for cost optimization based on usage.

• Cloud resources are limited and cannot be significantly increased.

• Scalability simplifies application development and deployment.

What is the primary security concern associated with using a public cloud?

• Lack of internet connectivity

• Limited control over data security

• High upfront costs

• Vendor lock-in

What is the term used for a pricing model where users pay only for the resources they use?

• Tiered Pricing

• Consume Pricing

• Pay-as-you-go Pricing

• Subscription Pricing

Which of the following statements about cloud computing compliance is TRUE?

• Shared responsibility model applies for compliance in the cloud.

• Cloud providers are responsible for all compliance requirements.

• Compliance is solely the user's responsibility.

• Cloud computing eliminates the need for compliance considerations.

What is a benefit of using serverless computing in cloud computing?

• Reduced server management overhead

• Simplified application development

• Improved performance for all workloads

• Increased upfront investment costs

A company experiences a significant surge in traffic to its e-commerce platform during peak holiday seasons. They are concerned about ensuring high availability and performance during these periods. Which cloud computing concept would be most beneficial in addressing this challenge?

• Multi-tenancy

• Resource pooling

• Automatic scaling

• Serverless architecture