CLOUD COMPUTING CHAPTER 1

What is cloud computing?

• A type of computer hardware

• A technology that enables access to computing resources over the internet

• A software for designing websites

• A method of cooling computer servers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of cloud computing?

• Scalability

• Lower upfront costs

• Requires on-premise hardware setup

• Remote accessibility

What is a key difference between traditional computing and cloud computing?

• Traditional computing requires internet access, but cloud computing does not

• Cloud computing uses centralized data centers, whereas traditional computing relies on local servers

• Cloud computing is always cheaper than traditional computing

• Traditional computing is faster than cloud computing in all cases

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud computing?

• Requires high maintenance of local servers

• Limited accessibility to remote users

• Potential security and privacy risks

• Requires users to buy expensive hardware upfront

What is a Cloud Service Provider (CSP)?

• A company that sells personal computers

• A provider of internet services like broadband and WiFi

• A company that offers cloud-based computing resources and services

• A type of antivirus software

Which of the following is NOT a major cloud service provider?

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Microsoft Office

Which cloud deployment model is dedicated to a single organization?

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

Which deployment model combines both private and public cloud environments?

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

What does IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provide?

• Ready-to-use applications like Gmail and Dropbox

• Cloud-based hardware resources such as virtual machines and storage

• A platform for developers to build and deploy applications

• Only security services for cloud users

Which cloud service model provides a complete software application over the internet?

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Hardware as a Service (HaaS)