Knowledge Check on Cloud Computing

What is cloud computing?

• A way to manage physical servers in a company’s office

• Accessing computing resources like storage and applications over the internet

• Storing data in a physical safe outside your company

• A type of weather forecasting software

Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based service?

• Microsoft Word installed on your computer

• A local database server in your office

• USB drive for storing files

• Google Drive, where you can save and access files online

What does “on-demand” mean in the context of cloud computing?

• Services are available whenever you request them over the internet

• You need to install special software to access cloud services

• You have to pre-order all the services in advance

• You can only use the service during business hours

What is a key benefit of using cloud computing?

• It removes the need for passwords

• It allows access to resources from anywhere with an internet connection

• It only works on devices owned by the company

Which of these is NOT an example of cloud computing?

• Streaming videos on Netflix

• Editing a document on Google Docs

• Using Zoom for virtual meetings

• Playing a CD on a traditional CD player

What is “scalability” in cloud computing?

• The ability to easily increase or decrease resources as needed

• The process of physically moving servers to different locations

• The speed at which files can be uploaded

• A feature that guarantees free storage forever

How does cloud computing help businesses reduce costs?

• By replacing all employees with automated systems

• By eliminating the need for physical hardware and maintenance

• By offering unlimited free services for businesses

• By preventing employees from using the internet

What is a common concern businesses have about cloud computing?

• Cloud services are not accessible outside the office

• Cloud computing makes computers harder to use

• Security and privacy of data stored in the cloud

• Cloud computing always requires expensive hardware

What does the term "SaaS" stand for in cloud computing?

• Software as a Service

• Servers and Access Systems

• Storage as a Solution

If your company uses a cloud service, who is responsible for maintaining the physical servers?

• Your company’s IT department

• Employees using the service

• No one (the servers maintain themselves)

• The cloud service provider