Cloud Computing Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of cloud computing according to NIST?

• Broad network access

• Resource pooling

• Manual resource provisioning

• On-demand self-service

What is the primary purpose of a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

• To provide backup services

• To define measurable service terms between a provider and a customer

• To monitor internal IT staff performance

• To establish data encryption protocols

Which cloud deployment model combines public and private cloud resources?

• Private Cloud

• Public Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

In virtualization, what is the role of a Type 1 Hypervisor?

• Runs within an operating system to manage virtual machines

• Runs directly on hardware to manage guest operating systems

• Provides networking for virtual servers

• Hosts desktop applications for remote users

Which cloud service model offers tools and platforms for application development?

• IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

• SaaS (Software as a Service)

• PaaS (Platform as a Service)

• BPaaS (Business Process as a Service)

Which of the following is a key benefit of cloud computing?

• High initial hardware investment

• Increased in-house IT staff requirements

• Pay-as-you-go pricing model

• Complex capacity planning

Which cloud deployment model is specifically used by organizations with shared concerns, such as policy or compliance requirements?

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Community Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

In which virtualization technique do guest operating systems need to be modified to run?

• Full Virtualization

• Partial Virtualization

• Para-Virtualization

• Hypervisor-Level Virtualization

What is the primary function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?

• Hosting web content on central servers

• Improving website performance by caching content closer to users

• Providing cloud-based application development platforms

• Managing network security and encryption

Which of the following is a disadvantage of server virtualization?

• Efficient administration

• High initial investment cost

• Less physical server space required

• Easier scalability