Cloud Computing Quiz

Which cloud service model provides users with access to virtualized computing resources over the internet?

• IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

• PaaS (Platform as a Service)

• SaaS (Software as a Service)

• All of the above

In which cloud deployment model does an organization use the services of a third-party cloud service provider to host its applications on the provider's infrastructure?

• Private Cloud

• Public Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

Which of the following is a best practice for enhancing security in a cloud environment?

• Sharing authentication credentials among users

• Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest

• Disabling multi-factor authentication

• Allowing open access to all resources

Which cloud provider is known for its expertise in e-commerce, providing services like Amazon EC2 and S3?

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• IBM Cloud

What type of cloud storage is suitable for storing and retrieving large amounts of unstructured data, such as images, videos, and backups?

• Block Storage

• File Storage

• Object Storage

• Database Storage

Which of the following statements best describes serverless computing?

• It eliminates the need for servers in the cloud.

• It allows users to run applications without any code.

• It abstracts server management, and users only pay for actual resource consumption.

• It requires users to manage servers manually.

What is the purpose of a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in cloud computing?

• To create isolated network environments within the cloud

• To connect to the internet without any security measures

• To share resources with other organizations

• To manage physical servers in a data center

Which approach can help organizations optimize costs in a cloud environment?

• Overprovisioning resources

• Paying fixed monthly fees for unlimited access

• Monitoring resource usage and scaling based on demand

• Ignoring resource usage altogether

Why is compliance important in cloud computing?

• It slows down the deployment of applications.

• It ensures that cloud providers have complete control over data.

• It helps organizations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

• It is not relevant in the cloud.

Which technology allows users to create, deploy, and manage applications without dealing with the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure?

• Virtualization

• Containers

• Serverless Computing

• Distributed Computing