cloud computing unit 1 quiz

Which of the following are characteristics of cloud computing?

• On-demand self-service

• Resource pooling

• Limited scalability

• Broad network access

• High upfront capital investment

Which of the following are key components of Software as a Service (SaaS)?

• Application management

• Infrastructure management

• Web-based access

• User-defined network configurations

• Regular updates and patches

Which of the following best describe Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

• Allows developers to build, test, and deploy applications without managing underlying hardware

• Focuses on providing a platform to develop software applications

• Typically provides built-in scalability features

• Provides a complete application suite for end-users

Which of the following are typical features of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

• Cloud-based virtual machines

• Web hosting and application deployment

• User control over networking and storage configuration

• Monthly subscription for the software

Which of the following are advantages of using a Hybrid Cloud model?

• Flexibility in balancing between on-premises and cloud resources

• Enhanced data security and compliance

• Complete independence from public cloud services

• Reduced costs due to elimination of cloud providers

Which of the following are key features of a Public Cloud?

• A) The cloud infrastructure is shared with other organizations

• B) Users typically have full control over the underlying hardware

• C) It offers services like storage, computing, and networking over the internet

• D) Cloud resources are provided by third-party providers

7. Which of the following are advantages of a Private Cloud?

• A) Full control over data security and compliance

• B) More customizable and tailored to specific needs

• C) Lower upfront costs for IT infrastructure

• D) Enhanced privacy and confidentiality of data

Which of the following best define a Community Cloud?

• A) Shared infrastructure for a specific community of users

• B) Provides access only to a specific group with common concerns

• C) Cloud resources are pooled and used by multiple organizations within a community

• D) It is used for a public sector, non-profit, or academic purpose

Which of the following are components of Cloud Architecture

• A) Front-end interface (user interface or client-side

• B) No Data centers for storage and computing

• C) Virtualization layer to abstract resources

• Back-end infrastructure (servers, networking, storage)

• E) Security protocols (encryption, access control)

Which of the following are common challenges faced by organizations adopting cloud computing?

• A) Data migration complexities

• B) High upfront capital expenditure

• C) Vendor lock-in and lack of portability

• D) Limited scalability options