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WorksheetsCloud Storage
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Match the following advantages of cloud storage with their descriptions.
Requires constant software updates
Software needs regular updates to function
Data is stored locally only
Data is not accessible from remote locations
Accessibility from any device with internet connection
Can access files from anywhere with internet
Limited storage capacity
Storage space is restricted
Name a common method for local data storage.
Web server
File system
Database management system
Cloud storage
What does remote data access allow users to do?
Access data from remote servers or cloud services.
Transfer data between devices using USB.
Store data locally on a device.
Access data only through physical media.
Cloud storage is (a) than local storage in terms of accessibility.
What are some security concerns associated with cloud storage?
Lower costs for hardware
Data breaches, unauthorized access, loss of control, data loss, compliance issues.
Increased storage capacity
Faster data retrieval
Define cloud storage in your own words.
Cloud storage is a physical device used to store data locally.
Cloud storage is a method of storing data on remote servers that can be accessed over the internet.
Cloud storage refers to a type of software that runs on personal computers.
Cloud storage is a method of storing data on USB drives for easy access.
What role do third-party hardware and servers play in cloud storage?
They are used exclusively for local storage solutions.
Third-party hardware and servers enable the physical storage, management, and security of data in cloud storage.
They eliminate the need for internet connectivity in data access.
They provide software solutions for data analysis.
How can users access local data?
By using cloud storage services only
Through web browsers exclusively
By accessing remote servers directly
By using file management systems, local databases, or applications that read/write files.
A disadvantage of relying solely on local data storage is (a) .
Why might someone choose cloud storage over local storage?
Accessibility, automatic backups, collaboration, scalability, and enhanced security.
Limited storage capacity
Requires constant internet connection
Higher costs for access
