Understanding Proof of Concept and Cloud Computing

What is a Proof of Concept (POC)?

• A full-scale product launch

• A small-scale practical implementation to test feasibility

• A marketing strategy

• A financial investment plan

What is the primary importance of a POC?

• To develop a final product

• To validate ideas with minimal resources and reduce risk

• To generate maximum revenue

• To test only marketing strategies

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

• On-demand service

• Scalable resources

• Requires hardware management

• Pay-as-you-go pricing

Which of the following is an example of a cloud computing model?

• Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS)

• Internet-as-a-Service (IaaS)

• Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)

• Virtual Machine-as-a-Service (VMaaS)

What is a major benefit of using cloud computing for POC development?

• Long deployment times

• Rapid provisioning of resources

• High initial costs

• Requires physical hardware setup

How does cloud computing help in scaling a POC?

• By limiting resource usage

• By scaling resources manually

• By offering cost-efficient, on-demand scaling of resources

• By requiring fixed hardware allocations

What is a key advantage of using containers in POC development?

• Containers are large and resource-heavy

• Containers are difficult to deploy

• Containers ensure consistency across different environments

• Containers need complex hardware to run

Which of the following describes a container in software development?

• A full operating system

• A lightweight, portable unit that packages code and dependencies

• A tool for managing physical servers

• A form of cloud storage

Why is the combination of cloud infrastructure and containers powerful for POC development?

• It requires extensive hardware investment

• It enables fast setup, scalability, and cost-efficient iteration

• It slows down the development process

• It increases security risks significantly

What is a common challenge when using cloud resources for POC development?

• Under-provisioning of resources

• Over-provisioning of cloud resources, leading to cost overruns

• Lack of flexibility

• Inability to scale