Big Data Session 1

What is a key advantage of cloud computing compared to traditional infrastructure?

• Requires long hardware procurement cycles

• Provides flexible and scalable software solutions

• Requires high upfront capital expenditure

• Needs physical security and planning

In AWS, which service is primarily used for virtual machine computing?

• Amazon S3

• Amazon DynamoDB

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon VPC

What does "pay-as-you-go" pricing mean in cloud computing?

• Users must pay upfront for the entire service

• Users pay only for the resources they consume

• Users are charged based on a fixed monthly plan

• Users must sign a long-term contract

Which AWS service provides object storage that can store any type of file?

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon DynamoDB

• Amazon S3

• Amazon RDS

What is the function of Amazon VPC in AWS?

• Provides a private network within AWS for better security

• Manages relational databases in AWS

• Hosts serverless applications

• Provides a messaging service for distributed applications

Which of the following statements about AWS Regions is true?

• Each Region has a single data center

• Each Region provides redundancy and network connectivity

• Regions cannot be connected to each other

• AWS Regions do not have Availability Zones

What is capital expenditure (CapEx) in IT infrastructure?

• The operational costs of running cloud-based services

• The initial investment required to purchase and maintain hardware

• The cost of renting cloud services on a monthly basis
  

• The process of scaling resources in the cloud

Which of the following is NOT a component of AWS Global Infrastructure?

• Availability Zones

• Virtual Machines

• Regions