Cloud Computing Quiz

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

• Storing files on local hard drives

• Using remote servers to store, manage and process data via the internet

• Sharing files only within a LAN

• Sending data via Bluetooth between devices

Which type of cloud is owned and managed by a third-party provider and shared among many users?

• Private cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Public cloud

• Local cloud

A school hosts its student-record system on servers located in its own data centre, accessible only on the intranet. Which type of cloud is this?

• Public

• Private

• Hybrid

• Distributed

Which of the following is an advantage of using a public cloud?

• Full control over all hardware and infrastructure

• Lower dependency on internet connection

• Reduced hardware and maintenance costs

• Guaranteed physical data location

Which is a disadvantage of a private cloud compared with a public cloud?

• Requires higher initial investment

• Offers less control over data

• Depends on internet connection for access

• Cannot be customized for internal use

Which term refers to combining both public and private clouds for flexibility?

• Integrated cloud

• Distributed cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Shared cloud

Which feature is common to all cloud computing models?

• Requires physical presence at the data centre

• Provides on-demand resource scalability

• Involves offline data synchronization

• Uses only private IP addressing

In a public cloud, user data from different organizations is stored:

• On completely isolated servers in each user’s office

• Together on shared virtualized servers

• Only on removable storage media

• In encrypted form on user laptops

Why might a government organization prefer a private cloud?

• To minimize setup costs

• To increase public access

• To ensure compliance and data security

• To reduce need for internal expertise

Which of these statements about public clouds is false?

• They are accessible via the internet

• They can be scaled easily to meet demand

• They provide full physical control of the servers to the customer

• They are owned by a service provider