Quiz 1 - Cloud Computing Overview and Introduction

What does cloud computing primarily involve?

• Installing software on every user’s device

• Accessing and storing data over the internet

• Running applications only on local servers

• Building hardware for personal use

Which term is also commonly used for cloud computing?

• Network-only computing

• Distributed hard drives

• Internet-based computing

• Data-sharing computing

An example of an operation possible with cloud computing is:

• Manual backup using DVDs

• Delivery of software on demand

• Installing operating systems manually

• Offline-only file storage

Which of the following is NOT a cloud computing operation?

• Data recovery

• Streaming media

• Application development

• Manual disk partitioning

What is “cloud hosting”?

• Hosting only local websites

• Hosting apps and sites using pooled cloud resources

• Running apps offline only

• Using only a single physical server

The three components of cloud computing architecture are:

• Hardware, software, and middleware

• Front-end, back-end, and cloud-based delivery

• Database, applications, and clients

• Virtualization, cluster, and grid

Which layer in cloud computing provides software delivery to end users?

• Application

• Platform

• Infrastructure

• Middleware

Which characteristic of cloud computing allows resources to grow or shrink with demand?

• Reliability

• Scalability

• Physical security

• Instant access

The advantage of reduced hardware costs in cloud computing is linked to:

• Reliability

• Economical benefit

• Downtime

• Security

Which feature of cloud computing ensures service availability even if one server fails?

• Virtual partitioning and reliability

• Vendor lock-in

• Pay-as-you-go model

• Scalability