Cloud Technologies Quiz

What is the main function of a server in a cloud environment?

• To store data on physical devices

• To process and manage data requests for users

• To act as a traffic controller for data

• To host web applications only

Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?

• Google Docs

• AWS S3

• Dropbox

• All of the above

What does RAID stand for in cloud storage?

• Random Access Independent Data

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks

• Reliable Array of Independent Devices

• Remote Access Independent Data

Which device acts as a "traffic controller" in a network, directing data to its correct destination?

• Router

• Switch

• Server

• Hypervisor

Which of the following is a common protocol used to send data over the internet?

In cloud computing, what is the purpose of a DNS server?

• To translate IP addresses into domain names

• To store cloud data

• To manage virtual machines

• To direct data traffic between devices

Which of these is a cloud-based application?

• Microsoft Office 365

• VMware

• Amazon EC2

• Dropbox

What is the role of an operating system in a cloud environment?

• To provide the interface for end users to interact with cloud services

• To manage the physical hardware in the data centre

• To store data in physical storage devices

• To process requests for web applications

What is virtualisation in cloud computing?

• The creation of virtual networks for cloud services

• The management of physical data storage

• The process of creating virtual versions of physical resources like servers or storage

• The application of encryption to cloud data

What is a virtual machine (VM)?

• A physical server used for cloud computing

• A software application used to store data

• A simulated computer running on a physical server

• A protocol for securing cloud data