Introdution to Cloud Computing (Module 1)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud computing according to NIST?

• On-demand self-service

• Broad network access

• Fixed resource allocation

• Resource pooling

Which cloud service model provides computing infrastructure as a service to customers?

• SaaS

• PaaS

• IaaS

• DaaS

In which deployment model is the cloud infrastructure exclusively used by a single organization?

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

Which of the following is an example of a PaaS provider?

• Amazon EC2

• Heroku

• Salesforce.com

• Dropbox

What is the primary benefit of virtualization in cloud computing?

• Increases system downtime

• Limits OS compatibility

• Allows multiple operating systems to run on the same hardware

• Requires separate hardware for each OS

What is the function of a hypervisor?

• Provides CRM services

• Monitors user activity

• Creates and manages virtual machines

• Stores user data in the cloud

Which cloud deployment model combines two or more other deployment models?

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Community Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

What is serverless computing?

• Running code on your own servers

• Managing infrastructure manually

• Running code without managing the underlying servers

• Hosting virtual machines without internet

Which of the following is an open-source cloud computing platform compatible with AWS APIs?

• VMware

• OpenStack

• Eucalyptus

• Heroku

Which characteristic of cloud computing allows customers to pay based on their usage?

• Broad network access

• Resource pooling

• Measured service

• Elasticity