Cloud Computing and Networking Quiz

What is the definition of cloud computing?

• A physical server in a data center

• A local network setup

• A type of software application

• Delivery of computing services over the internet

Which of the following is a type of cloud service that provides virtualized computing resources?

• Community Cloud

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

What is a public cloud?

• Hosted by third-party providers and accessible to anyone

• A cloud environment for a single organization

• A cloud shared between organizations with similar goals

• A cloud that combines private and public clouds

What does a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) allow users to do?

• Access public cloud services only

• Define isolated networks within a public cloud

• Create physical servers in a data center

• Manage on-premises infrastructure

Which service is used to translate domain names into IP addresses?

• VPN

• Firewall

• Load Balancer

• DNS Services

What is the purpose of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud security?

• To provide virtual machines

• To control access and permissions for cloud resources

• To manage billing and costs

• To monitor network traffic

What does microservices architecture do?

• Combines multiple cloud providers

• Breaks applications into smaller, independent services

• Manages on-premises infrastructure

• Provides a single platform for all applications

What is a benefit of using reserved instances in cloud computing?

• Access to more cloud providers

• Easier management of infrastructure

• Higher flexibility

• Cost savings for long-term use

Which technology is used for packaging and deploying applications in a cloud environment?

• Serverless Computing

• Microservices

• Containers and Kubernetes

• Virtual Machines

What is the main advantage of edge computing?

• Lower latency for applications

• Easier management of resources

• Increased data storage

• Higher security