Azure Vocabulary Review

What is the primary function of a web server?

• To store electronic records

• To host a database

• To transfer documents between web browsers and web servers

• To store and process data and information

Which term describes a protocol to transfer documents between web browsers and web servers?

• Database

• Hyper Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Virtual Machines

• Network

What is a datacenter?

• A virtualized environment for hosting services

• A server room scaled up to include large groups of servers

• A protocol for transferring documents

• A way to connect several computers

What does scalability help companies achieve?

• Add additional cloud services and resources to handle peak loads

• Deploy apps and data to regional datacenters

• Quickly bring new apps to market

• Customize apps and use cloud services from any location

What is the main advantage of geo-distribution?

• It allows for adding more resources to the same Virtual Machine

• It ensures consumers always have the greatest performance in their region

• It helps companies scale their systems up and down dynamically

• It provides cloud-based backup services

What does Capital Expenditure (CapEx) refer to in a company?

• Ongoing operational costs

• Up-front expenses on physical assets

• Subscription fees for cloud services

• Costs for employee training

Which cloud service model involves the cloud provider maintaining the hardware while the tenant manages the operating system?

• SaaS

• PaaS

• IaaS

• DaaS

What is the primary function of Azure Resource Manager (ARM)?

• To provide storage solutions

• To manage and deploy resources on Azure

• To offer customer support

• To create virtual networks

What are Availability Zones designed to do?

• Provide high-speed internet access

• Group regions into pairs

• Ensure datacenter independence within a region

• Manage user accounts

What is the purpose of Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets?

• To create identical virtual machines for scaling

• To manage user subscriptions

• To provide data storage solutions

• To offer customer support services