Cloud Computing Quiz

What is the "cloud" essentially composed of?

• A single, large supercomputer

• A collection of remote servers connected over the internet

• Physical storage devices like USB drives

• Software installed on a local computer

Which of the following is an example of using the cloud?

• Saving files on your computer's hard drive

• Installing software from a CD-ROM

• Saving photos on Google Drive

• Printing a document from your local printer

What is one key benefit of using the cloud for data access?

• It requires carrying a physical storage device.

• It allows access to data only from a single device.

• It allows users to access their data from anywhere without carrying a physical storage device.

• It is only accessible offline.

How does the cloud help businesses save money?

• By requiring them to buy more expensive servers.

• By eliminating the need for any software.

• By not buying expensive servers or software upfront.

• By increasing physical storage requirements.

What does "scalability" in cloud computing mean?

• Companies must buy a fixed amount of resources.

• Companies can only decrease resources, not increase them.

• Companies can increase or decrease the resources they use based on their needs.

• Resources are only available during off-peak hours.

Which example demonstrates the scalability benefit of cloud computing?

• A student viewing assignments on Google Docs.

• A startup using AWS to host its website.

• E-commerce sites using more cloud resources during a big sale.

• Recovering photos from iCloud after losing a phone.

How does cloud computing ensure data safety even if your computer crashes?

• It doesn't, data is lost.

• The cloud keeps your data safe through backup and recovery.

• It stores data only on your local device.

• It requires constant manual backups.

What is cloud computing essentially about?

• Installing all software on your own device.

• Using the internet to access and use data, software, and services stored on remote servers.

• Only storing data on physical hard drives.

• Avoiding the use of the internet for computing tasks.

Which of these is an example of cloud computing in action?

• Saving a document to a USB drive.

• Watching movies on Netflix.

• Installing a game from a disc.

• Editing photos using software installed on your computer.

What is a benefit of using Google Docs as a cloud computing example?

• You need to download software to use it.

• You create and edit documents directly online without downloading any software.

• It requires a specific operating system.

• It only works offline.