Exploring Cloud Computing Concepts

What are the three main cloud service models?

• Function as a Service (FaaS)

• Network as a Service (NaaS)

• Database as a Service (DBaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)

Name one benefit of using cloud computing.

• Scalability

• High latency

• Inflexibility

• Limited storage

What is a common security challenge in cloud computing?

• Increased storage capacity

• Improved user interface

• Data breaches

• Faster data processing

List one type of cloud storage solution.

• Public cloud storage

• Hybrid cloud storage

• Private cloud storage

• Local storage solution

How does virtualization contribute to cloud computing?

• Virtualization is primarily used for desktop applications, not cloud computing.

• Virtualization reduces the need for data storage in cloud computing.

• Virtualization enables efficient resource management and scalability in cloud computing.

• Virtualization eliminates the need for network security in cloud environments.

What is a current trend in cloud computing?

• Focus on single cloud provider solutions.

• Increased reliance on on-premises servers.

• Decline in the use of artificial intelligence.

• Adoption of multi-cloud strategies.

Name a new technology that is impacting cloud computing.

• Blockchain Technology

• 5G Networking

• Edge Computing

• Quantum Computing

What are cloud-based applications?

• Cloud-based applications are installed directly on a user's device.

• Cloud-based applications are only accessible through mobile devices.

• Cloud-based applications require a constant internet connection to function offline.

• Cloud-based applications are software that run on remote servers and are accessed over the internet.

Who is credited with the origin of cloud computing concepts?

• Vint Cerf

• Marc Andreessen

• Tim Berners-Lee

• J.C.R. Licklider

What is the difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS?

• IaaS is only for storage, PaaS is for networking, and SaaS is for hardware management.

• IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS are all the same and provide identical services.

• IaaS provides infrastructure, PaaS provides a platform for development, and SaaS provides software applications.

• IaaS provides software applications, PaaS provides infrastructure, and SaaS provides a platform for development.