Cloud Storage

What is cloud storage?

• Storing data on physical servers

• Storing data offline

• Storing data with a cloud service provider

• Storing data on a local system

How does cloud storage enhance data accessibility?

• Allows data retrieval from any location with internet connectivity

• Enables data retrieval without internet connection

• Restricts data access to a single location

• Limits data access to specific time frames

What is the purpose of redundancy in cloud storage systems?

• To reduce data storage costs

• To ensure accessibility of client information

• To limit the number of data servers

• To increase data transfer speed

What does Storage as a Service (STaaS/SaaS) mean?

• Renting space on storage devices

• Providing free storage to end users

• Selling storage devices

• Storing data on local servers

Which cloud storage provider allows users to upload documents, spreadsheets, and presentations?

• Gmail

• Google Docs

• YouTube

• Facebook

What technique is commonly used to secure data in cloud storage systems?

• Biometric authentication

• Antivirus software

• Firewalls

• Encryption

What is one of the advantages of cloud storage in terms of cost?

• Higher infrastructure maintenance expenses

• Reduced ownership costs

• Limited storage capacity

• Increased hardware purchasing

What does cloud storage offer in terms of scalability?

• Limited storage capacity

• Virtually unlimited scalability

• No data transfer options

• Fixed storage options

What is the main characteristic of block storage technology?

• Optimized for slow access

• Divides data into blocks of equal sizes

• Not suitable for applications requiring fast data access

• Stores data in a single block

What is the purpose of metadata in object storage technology?

• To organize data and provide efficient access

• To limit access to data

• To distribute data across multiple devices

• To slow down data retrieval