ACI - Module 8 Part 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of On-Demand Self-Service in cloud computing?

• Resources pooled for multiple consumers

• Services are available whenever needed

• Server may be down for maintenance

• Pay-as-you-use to optimize resources

Answer explanation

On-Demand Self-Service in cloud computing means services are available whenever needed, allowing users to access resources as required.

What does Broad Network Access in cloud computing allow?

• Scale rapidly and smoothly

• Access data or applications from anywhere, at any time

• Pay-as-you-use to optimize resources

• Server may be down for maintenance

Answer explanation

Broad Network Access in cloud computing allows users to access data or applications from anywhere, at any time.

In cloud computing, what does Resource Pooling refer to?

• Services are available whenever needed

• Server may be down for maintenance

• Resources pooled for multiple consumers

• Pay-as-you-use to optimize resources

Answer explanation

Resource Pooling in cloud computing refers to pooling resources for multiple consumers, allowing for efficient and flexible resource allocation.

Which characteristic of cloud computing allows for quick and easy allocation or de-allocation of resources based on demand?

• On-Demand Self-Service

• Broad Network Access

• Resource Pooling

• High Availability

Answer explanation

On-Demand Self-Service allows for quick and easy allocation or de-allocation of resources based on demand in cloud computing.

What does the term "High Availability" in cloud computing imply?

• Services are available whenever needed

• Server may be down for maintenance

• Pay-as-you-use to optimize resources

• Resources pooled for multiple consumers

Answer explanation

The term 'High Availability' in cloud computing implies that services are available whenever needed.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of cloud computing?

• On-Demand Self-Service

• Broad Network Access

• Resource Pooling

• Local Server Storage

Answer explanation

Local Server Storage is NOT a fundamental characteristic of cloud computing, as cloud computing emphasizes remote storage and access rather than local server storage.

What does "Rapid Elasticity" in cloud computing refer to?

• The ability to scale up and down based on requirements without heavy investments in physical infrastructure.

• The ability to measure and optimize resources automatically.

• The ability to share the same infrastructure and physical location securely.

• The ability to provide a scalable platform for developers.

Answer explanation

The ability to scale up and down based on requirements without heavy investments in physical infrastructure.

Which cloud computing method involves the hardware being leased from the cloud provider?

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• High Availability

Answer explanation

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) involves leasing hardware from the cloud provider, making it the correct choice for the question.

What is an example of a Platform as a Service (PaaS) provider?

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Microsoft 365

• Google Workspace

• Microsoft Azure App Service

Answer explanation

An example of a Platform as a Service (PaaS) provider is Microsoft Azure App Service.

Which of the following is a characteristic of "Measured Service" in cloud computing?

• The ability to scale up and down based on requirements.

• The ability to control and optimize resources automatically.

• The ability to provide a subscription-based model.

• The ability to share the same infrastructure securely.

Answer explanation

The ability to control and optimize resources automatically.