Cloud Computing Quiz

What are the three main types of cloud computing services?

• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• MaaS

• FaaS

• DaaS

Explain the concept of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in cloud computing.

• IaaS does not involve virtualization of resources.

• IaaS in cloud computing refers to the physical infrastructure of data centers.

• IaaS provides software applications over the internet.

• IaaS in cloud computing provides virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking infrastructure over the internet.

What is Platform as a Service (PaaS) and provide an example of a PaaS provider.

• Heroku

• AWS

• Google Cloud

• Microsoft Office

Describe Software as a Service (SaaS) and give an example of a popular SaaS application.

• Salesforce

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Word

What are the key benefits of using cloud computing services?

• Unlimited storage, manual updates, high cost

• Limited accessibility, slow performance, outdated technology

• Inflexibility, vulnerability to cyber attacks, no disaster recovery

• Cost savings, scalability, flexibility, automatic updates, security, disaster recovery

What is the difference between public cloud and private cloud?

• Private cloud is accessible to anyone, while public cloud is restricted.

• Public cloud is more expensive than private cloud.

• Public cloud offers more customization options compared to private cloud.

• Public cloud is shared among multiple users, while private cloud is dedicated to a single organization.

Explain the term 'cloud computing' and its significance in the modern IT landscape.

• Cloud computing is a physical storage solution for data centers.

• Cloud computing is a legacy technology no longer used in modern IT.

• Cloud computing is only accessible through a local network.

• Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, providing scalability, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and accessibility.

What are some common deployment models in cloud computing?

• Public cloud

• Public cloud, Private cloud, Hybrid cloud, Multi-cloud

• On-premise

• Community cloud

Discuss the importance of scalability and flexibility in cloud computing.

• Scalability and flexibility are important in cloud computing to adapt to changing demands and requirements.

• Scalability and flexibility are only important in traditional IT environments

• Cloud computing does not require adapting to changing demands

• Scalability and flexibility are not important in cloud computing

How does cloud computing contribute to cost savings for businesses?

• By eliminating the need for expensive hardware, reducing maintenance costs, and offering pay-as-you-go pricing models.

• By increasing hardware costs, requiring frequent maintenance, and offering fixed pricing models.