Security Analyst

What is cloud computing?

• A type of computer hardware

• A technology that allows data and applications to be stored and accessed over the internet

• A programming language

• A desktop operating system

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

• On-demand self-service

• Broad network access

• Limited resource pooling

• Rapid elasticity

What is a major benefit of cloud computing?

• Higher initial investment

• Scalability and flexibility

• Limited accessibility

• Requires extensive local infrastructure

What does the shared responsibility model in cloud security refer to?

• a) Security is solely the responsibility of the cloud provider

• b) Security is solely the responsibility of the customer

• c) Security responsibilities are divided between the cloud provider and the customer

• d) Security is not a concern in cloud computing

Which of the following is a common cloud security threat?

• Redundant backups

• Data breaches

• Fast internet access

• Low latency

Which cloud service model provides virtualized computing resources over the internet?

• SaaS

• PaaS

• IaaS

• CaaS

What does PaaS stand for?

• Platform as a Software

• Platform as a Service

• Platform as a Storage

• Platform as a System

Which of the following is an example of SaaS?

• Google Workspace

• Amazon EC2

• Microsoft Azure VMs

• Google App Engine

Which deployment model involves cloud services available over the public internet?

• Private Cloud

• Community Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Public Cloud

What is a hybrid cloud?

• A cloud solely for government use

• A mix of public and private clouds

• A cloud used only for testing

• A single-tenant environment