Y11 EC Cloud Computing Week 4 PostQuiz

What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

• A platform for building online applications

• A tool for managing software licenses

• A method of delivering fundamental computing, networking, and storage resources on-demand over the internet

• A service for developing and deploying software applications

Which cloud service model provides users with a development environment and a platform to develop software applications?

• IaaS

• SaaS

• PaaS

• None of the above

What does Software as a Service (SaaS) offer to users?

• Software tools for development

• Physical hardware infrastructure

• Applications accessible through the internet

• Private data storage solutions

Which type of cloud deployment is entirely owned and used by a single organization?

• Public cloud

• Private cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Community cloud

What defines a hybrid cloud environment?

• The combination of public and private cloud resources

• A cloud that exclusively uses private infrastructure

• A public cloud with limited access

• Non-cloud services that are deployed on-premises

Which type of cloud computing service would be most beneficial for a company that does not want to manage its own software applications?

• IaaS

• SaaS

• PaaS

• On-premises software

What is a key characteristic of non-cloud on-premises data storage?

• It is hosted within the company's own facilities

• It is typically accessed over the internet

• It is part of a public cloud

• It requires external maintenance

In terms of scalability, which cloud service model offers the most flexibility?

• Private cloud

• Public cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Non-cloud on premises

Which option best describes Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

• Provides cloud storage for data

• Offers hardware and an operating system

• Delivers hardware and software tools needed for application development

• Provides fully-managed software applications

Which of the following is a benefit of using a hybrid cloud compared to other cloud types?

• Increased control over security compared to using public cloud alone

• More affordable than using non-cloud on-premises solutions

• Less scalable than private cloud

• Less flexible than SaaS solutions