Cloud Computing Quiz

A company is considering moving from on-premise servers to cloud computing. Which combination of factors would most strongly support this decision?

• High current server maintenance costs and need for rapid scalability

• Stable workload demands and existing IT infrastructure investments

• Limited internet connectivity and strict data privacy requirements

• Large dedicated server room and experienced IT maintenance staff

Why might a financial services company choose a hybrid cloud deployment model over a purely public cloud?

• To keep sensitive data on private servers while using public cloud for non-sensitive operations

• Because hybrid clouds are always cheaper than public clouds

• To eliminate the need for any on-premise infrastructure

• Because hybrid clouds provide faster internet connectivity

In a real-world scenario, which situation best demonstrates the advantage of cloud computing's "pay-as-you-go" model?

• A retail website that experiences high traffic during holidays but low traffic otherwise

• A hospital that needs constant, unchanging access to patient records

• A small business with steady, predictable computing needs

• A government agency with fixed annual budgets

Which conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?

• They represent increasing levels of user control and responsibility

• They represent decreasing levels of user control and responsibility

• They all require the same level of technical expertise

• They all cost the same amount to implement

A startup company needs to develop and test new software quickly with minimal infrastructure management. Which service model would best meet their needs?

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Hardware as a Service (HaaS)

What is the most significant distinction between how Netflix and traditional DVD rental stores demonstrate cloud vs. non-cloud business models?

• On-demand access vs. physical inventory management

• Monthly pricing vs. per-item pricing

• Digital vs. physical products

• Entertainment vs. retail business models

Which scenario would most likely represent a security ADVANTAGE of cloud computing over on-premise systems?

• Automatic security updates and professional monitoring

• Complete control over physical server access

• Independence from internet connectivity

• Ability to personally inspect all hardware

How does cloud computing's environmental impact compare to traditional computing approaches?

• More environmentally friendly due to resource sharing and optimization

• Less environmentally friendly due to larger data centers

• No environmental impact difference

• Environmental impact varies randomly

Based on the presentation, what is the most likely evolution of cloud computing in the next five years?

• Integration of AI/ML capabilities with enhanced edge computing

• Complete replacement of all on-premise solutions

• Return to traditional computing models

• Decreased reliance on internet connectivity

A company currently uses Gmail for email, Dropbox for storage, and Salesforce for customer management. What conclusion can be drawn about their cloud strategy?

• They are primarily utilizing a SaaS-based multi-vendor approach

• They have a primarily IaaS-focused infrastructure

• They are using a private cloud deployment model

• They have a PaaS-centric development strategy