Cloud Computing Basics NIST

What is the primary purpose of the NIST Definition of Cloud Computing?

• To provide a legal framework for cloud services

• To characterize important aspects of cloud computing

• To promote specific cloud service providers

• To establish pricing models for cloud services

Which of the following is NOT one of the essential characteristics of cloud computing?

• Data encryption

• Rapid elasticity

• Resource pooling

• On-demand self-service

What does the term 'resource pooling' refer to in cloud computing?

• The process of backing up data regularly

• The provider's resources serving multiple consumers

• The ability to store data in multiple locations

• The use of multiple service providers for redundancy

Which service model allows consumers to deploy their own applications on the cloud infrastructure?

• Network as a Service (NaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

What is a key feature of the 'measured service' characteristic?

• Automatic updates of software

• Control over physical hardware

• Unlimited access to resources

• Monitoring and reporting of resource usage

Which deployment model is designed for exclusive use by a single organization?

• Private cloud

• Public cloud

• Community cloud

• Hybrid cloud

What is the role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in cloud computing?

• To regulate cloud service pricing

• To provide cloud services directly to consumers

• To develop standards and guidelines for cloud security

• To create cloud applications for public use

Which of the following best describes 'Software as a Service' (SaaS)?

• Consumers have full control over the cloud environment

• Consumers manage the underlying infrastructure

• Consumers use applications hosted on the provider's infrastructure

• Consumers create their own applications on the cloud

What is the significance of the 'broad network access' characteristic?

• Access is limited to on-premises locations

• Resources are available over the network through standard mechanisms

• Resources can only be accessed from specific devices

• Access requires specialized software

Which of the following is a characteristic of a community cloud?

• Only for governmental organizations

• Managed solely by a third-party provider

• Exclusive use by a specific community of consumers

• Open to the general public