Quiz 4 - Cloud Storage

What is cloud storage?

• Storing data on physical servers

• Storing data on remote servers accessible over the Internet

• Storing data on external hard drives

Which type of cloud storage is ideal for storing large volumes of unstructured data, such as multimedia content, backups, and archival data?

• File Storage

• Block Storage

• Object Storage

What is another term for File Storage in cloud storage?

• Network Attached Storage (NAS)

• Object Storage

• Block Storage

For which applications is Block Storage essential, providing high-performance and low-latency access to data?

• Document storage

• Virtual machines and databases

• Multimedia file sharing

Which type of cloud storage is suitable for shared data within organizations, such as documents and multimedia files?

• Object Storage

• File Storage

• Block Storage

• Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Which advantage of cloud storage allows for easy scaling up or down based on demand without upfront capital investments?

• Accessibility

• Scalability

• Cost-Efficiency

Why is data stored in the cloud considered accessible?

• It can only be accessed from a physical location

• It can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

• It requires special access codes for retrieval

What is a crucial consideration related to data security in cloud storage, especially when handling sensitive or personal data?

• Cost management

• Data portability

• Compliance with regulations

What is a potential challenge related to accessing data from the cloud, impacting real-time applications and data transfer?

• Scalability issues

• Bandwidth and latency

• Cost inefficiency

Why is cost management crucial in cloud storage?

• To increase operational costs

• To reduce costs associated with maintaining physical storage infrastructure

• To lock in with a specific cloud vendor