Fundamentals of AWS Cloud Computing

What does AWS stand for?

• Amazon Web Services

• Amazon Web Services Inc.

• Amazon Web Systems

• Amazon Web Solutions

Which of the following is a key benefit of cloud computing?

• High latency

• Scalability

• Limited storage

• Inflexible infrastructure

What is the primary purpose of AWS Regions?

• To increase the speed of data transfer

• To provide a single point of access for all resources

• To ensure all resources are stored in one location

• The primary purpose of AWS Regions is to provide geographical separation of resources.

What is an Availability Zone in AWS?

• A backup storage solution for AWS data.

• A single server within an AWS region.

• An Availability Zone is a distinct location within an AWS region, designed for high availability and fault tolerance.

• A type of virtual machine in AWS.

What are the three cloud computing models?

• A) IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• B) CPU, RAM, Storage

• C) DNS, TCP, IP

• D) Public, Private, Hybrid

What pricing model allows you to pay for AWS services based on usage?

• Subscription-based pricing

• Flat-rate pricing

• Pay-as-you-go

• Tiered pricing model

What is the shared responsibility model in AWS?

• AWS is solely responsible for all security measures.

• In AWS, the shared responsibility model divides security responsibilities between AWS (cloud provider) and the customer.

• Customers have no security responsibilities in the cloud.

• The model only applies to data storage services.

 What is a data center in the context of AWS?

• A physical location where AWS stores and processes data

• A virtual server created in AWS

• An AWS support team

• A type of AWS storage

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing in daily life?

• Sending a letter through the postal service

• Accessing an email service like Gmail

• Buying groceries at a store

• D) Watching TV over cable

What is the primary advantage of using cloud services?

• Higher upfront costs for hardware

• Owning physical infrastructure

• Flexible and scalable resources

• Manual server management