What was the original inspiration for the term 'cloud computing'?

Cloud Computing: A Historical Perspective

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The concept of virtualization
The internet's global reach
The shape of overlapping server icons
The color green
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cloud service?
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Network as a Service
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main advantage of virtualization in cloud computing?
It allows multiple servers to appear as one
It reduces the need for internet connectivity
It eliminates the need for software updates
It increases the physical size of data centers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did interconnected internets start appearing in research and education institutions?
1986
Early 1960s
Mid-1990s
2003
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event marked the end of the dot-com boom?
The development of ARPANET
The burst of the dot-com bubble
The launch of Amazon Web Services
The introduction of cloud computing
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the innovative idea proposed by Amazon's development team in 2003?
A physical server farm for data storage
A system of web-based services with less maintenance
A new type of internet browser
A new programming language for cloud applications
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year did Amazon Web Services launch as a full-blown service?
2006
2003
2010
2008
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