Cloud Computing & Storage

What is cloud computing?

• A method of gardening

• Delivery of computing services over the Internet

• A new type of dessert

• A type of weather forecasting

Name one advantage of using cloud computing.

• Cost-effectiveness

• Scalability

• Reliability

• Speed

What are the two main types of storage devices?

• HDD and SSD

• RAM and CPU

• Monitor and Keyboard

• USB and Ethernet

Explain one advantage of using SSDs over HDDs.

• Higher storage capacity

• Cheaper cost

• More durable in extreme conditions

• Faster read and write speeds

What is the purpose of cloud storage?

• To bake cookies

• To provide a convenient and secure way to store, access, and manage data over the internet.

• To walk the dog

• To learn a new language

What is a common example of a cloud storage service?

• Dropbox

• OneDrive

• iCloud

• Google Drive

How does cloud computing help in reducing costs for businesses?

• By increasing the need for expensive hardware upgrades

• By requiring constant IT maintenance and support

• By eliminating the need for upfront investments in hardware, reducing energy consumption, enabling pay-as-you-go pricing models, and minimizing IT maintenance costs.

• By incurring high energy consumption costs

What is the difference between public and private cloud storage?

• Private cloud storage is accessible to anyone over the internet.

• Public cloud storage is more expensive than private cloud storage.

• Public cloud storage is accessible to anyone over the internet, while private cloud storage is dedicated to a single organization.

• Public cloud storage is dedicated to a single organization.

Name one disadvantage of cloud computing.

• Unlimited storage capacity

• Enhanced security measures

• Dependency on internet connectivity

• Reduced upfront costs

What are the benefits of using external hard drives for storage?

• External hard drives are expensive and not worth the investment

• External hard drives are prone to data loss and corruption

• External hard drives offer additional storage space, portability, easy connectivity, and backup solutions.

• External hard drives cause computer slowdown