Outsourcing and Cloud Computing Quiz

What is a common benefit of both outsourcing and cloud computing for businesses?

• Increased operational complexity

• Cost efficiency

• Limited access to technology

• Decreased focus on core business

How do outsourcing and cloud computing help businesses focus on their core competencies?

• By increasing the workload on internal IT staff

• By freeing up internal resources

• By requiring more in-house expertise

• By complicating IT management

Which of the following is a shared advantage of outsourcing and cloud computing in terms of expertise?

• Access to outdated technologies

• Access to specialised skills

• Limited access to skilled professionals

• Increased need for in-house training

What is the payment model commonly associated with cloud computing?

• Fixed monthly fee

• Pay-as-you-go

• Annual subscription

• One-time payment

How does cloud computing reduce the need for expensive IT infrastructure?

• By requiring more hardware purchases

• By eliminating the need for software updates

• By allowing businesses to use virtual resources

• By increasing the need for physical servers

In what way do both outsourcing and cloud computing offer scalability?

• By limiting the number of users

• By providing flexible resource allocation

• By requiring fixed resource allocation

• By decreasing the ability to scale

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of outsourcing?

• Access to external expertise

• Increased operational costs

• Focus on core business activities

• Cost savings

What is a key difference between outsourcing and cloud computing?

• Outsourcing involves external vendors, while cloud computing involves internal resources

• Cloud computing requires physical hardware, while outsourcing does not

• Outsourcing is a service model, while cloud computing is a technology model

• Both are identical in terms of service delivery

Which of the following is a common feature of cloud computing?

• On-premises data storage

• Remote access to resources

• Fixed resource allocation

• Limited scalability

How do businesses benefit from the pay-as-you-go model in cloud computing?

• By paying for unused resources

• By reducing upfront costs

• By increasing long-term expenses

• By requiring long-term contracts