Cloud Computing Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud computing?

• On-demand self-service

• Resource pooling

• Rapid elasticity

• Limited network access

What type of cloud computing service is Google Docs?

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Storage as a Service

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

What is the primary advantage of cloud computing for startups?

• Scalability

• Limited accessibility

• Physical infrastructure

• High upfront cost

Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?

• Oracle Database

• Amazon Web Services

• Dropbox

• Microsoft Excel

What is a disadvantage of cloud computing?

• Cost-effectiveness

• High dependency on internet connectivity

• Automatic updates

• Scalability

Which of these is an ethical concern with cloud computing?

• Scalability

• On-demand service

• Accessibility

• Data privacy

What does "resource pooling" in cloud computing refer to?

• Isolated infrastructure

• Sharing resources among multiple users

• Exclusive resource allocation

• Pooling physical hardware

Which cloud model offers the highest level of user control?

• PaaS

• BaaS

• SaaS

• IaaS

What does "elasticity" in cloud computing mean?

• Resources can be scaled up or down as needed

• Data is secure

• Services are measured

• Resources are always available

Which of these industries benefits from big data analytics in the cloud?

• Healthcare

• Retail

• Education

• All of the above