Cloud Computing Quiz

What is cloud computing?

• Delivery of computing services over the internet

• Delivery of physical hardware to users

• Delivery of software updates via email

• Delivery of printed documents to offices

Which of the following is NOT a common IT infrastructure included in cloud computing services?

• Virtual machines

• Storage

• Databases

• Printers

Which of the following is an example of an expanded IT offering in cloud services?

• Virtual machines

• Storage

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Networking

Why does cloud computing not have to be constrained by physical infrastructure?

• Because it uses the internet to deliver services

• Because it uses physical servers

• Because it relies on local storage

• Because it uses traditional IT methods

In a traditional corporate datacenter, who is responsible for maintaining the physical space and ensuring security?

• The cloud provider

• The IT department

• The company

• The consumer

In the shared responsibility model, who is responsible for the data and information stored in the cloud?

• The cloud provider

• The IT department

• The consumer

• The company

Which cloud service type places the most responsibility on the consumer?

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Traditional corporate datacenter

In the shared responsibility model, who is responsible for physical security, power, cooling, and network connectivity?

• The consumer

• The IT department

• The cloud provider

• The company

Which cloud service type evenly distributes responsibility between the cloud provider and the consumer?

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Traditional corporate datacenter

Who is responsible for the information and data stored in the cloud?

• The cloud provider

• The customer

• The government

• The internet service provider