Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure - Chapter 3

What does the term "cloud computing" refer to?

• Using a computer to predict weather patterns

• Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of on a local computer

• Creating a network of computers in a single location

• Developing software applications

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Which of the following is a type of cloud computing service model?

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Hardware as a Service (HaaS)

• Network as a Service (NaaS)

• Device as a Service (DaaS)

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What is virtualization in the context of cloud computing?

• The process of creating a virtual version of something, such as a server or storage device

• The act of storing data in physical servers

• The use of physical hardware to run multiple operating systems

• The development of software applications

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Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?

• Limited scalability

• Increased hardware costs

• On-demand resource availability

• Reduced internet speed

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Which of the following is a key driver for evolving the Information Systems (IS) infrastructure?

• Decreasing data storage needs

• Increasing demand for real-time data processing

• Reducing the number of internet users

• Limiting the use of mobile devices

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Which of the following is a key driver for evolving the IS infrastructure?

• Increasing data storage needs

• Decreasing demand for real-time data processing

• Reducing the number of internet users

• Limiting the use of mobile devices

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What is the primary function of a server in an IT infrastructure?

• To provide services to other computers over a network

• To store personal files

• To connect to the internet

• To run antivirus software

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Which of the following is an example of an infrastructure component in IT?

• Operating System

• Database Management System

• Network Router

• Word Processing Software

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What is the role of middleware in cloud computing?

• To provide a user interface

• To manage hardware resources

• To enable communication and data management for distributed applications

• To store user data

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Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing?

• On-premises data storage

• Elasticity and scalability

• Fixed resource allocation

• Limited accessibility

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