ITST 305 Quiz 1

What is cloud computing?

• A model for providing IT services over the internet

• A type of personal computer

• A type of physical storage device

• A programming language

Which organization provided the final definition of cloud computing in 2011?

• Microsoft

• The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Google

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

• On-demand self-service

• Resource pooling

• Limited network access

• Rapid elasticity

What is meant by the "pay-as-you-go" model in cloud computing?

• Users pay a fixed monthly fee regardless of usage

• Users pay only for the resources they consume

• Users buy permanent licenses for software

• Users pay in advance for a set amount of computing power

What is the purpose of offsite data storage in cloud computing?

• To ensure data availability and disaster recovery

• To eliminate the need for local computers

• To restrict access to important data

• To reduce internet speed

Which cloud characteristic allows users to access resources from anywhere?

• Pay-as-you-go

• Multi-tenancy

• Access anywhere

• Limited accessibility

How does cloud computing help in disaster recovery?

• By physically securing local hard drives

• By backing up data to offsite storage servers

• By making copies of files on the same device

• By preventing all cyberattacks

8. What is one of the main reasons companies prefer cloud computing?

• It increases initial hardware costs

• It eliminates the need for cybersecurity

• It significantly lowers initial costs

• It requires hiring more IT staff

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

• Automatic software updates

• Accessibility from any location

• Cost savings through resource pooling

• High upfront hardware investment

How does cloud computing improve IT infrastructure management?

• By providing automatic and easy upgrades

• By requiring more physical data centers

• By requiring manual software updates

• By making hardware more complex