WorksheetsExploring the Cloud: A Student's Guide
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing refers to local data storage.
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet.
Cloud computing is a programming language.
Cloud computing is a type of hardware.
Name three types of cloud services.
DaaS
FaaS
CaaS
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
What does IaaS stand for?
Information as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Interface as a Service
Integration as a Service
What is the primary benefit of using cloud storage?
Scalability and accessibility of data storage.
High cost of data retrieval
Limited storage capacity
Increased risk of data loss
How does SaaS differ from traditional software?
SaaS requires a one-time purchase like traditional software.
SaaS is only accessible through local networks and not via the internet.
SaaS differs from traditional software in that it is cloud-based, subscription-based, and accessible via the internet, while traditional software is locally installed and often requires a one-time purchase.
Traditional software is always cloud-based and subscription-based.
What is a public cloud?
A public cloud is a cloud computing service offered over the internet to multiple customers, managed by third-party providers.
A public cloud is a type of software installed on personal computers.
A public cloud is a local server used by one company.
A public cloud is a private network for a single organization.
What is a private cloud?
A private cloud is a cloud service provided by a third-party vendor.
A private cloud is a type of cloud that is accessible to anyone on the internet.
A private cloud is a cloud infrastructure dedicated to a single organization.
A private cloud is a public cloud shared by multiple organizations.
What is a hybrid cloud?
A hybrid cloud is a public cloud that does not allow data sharing.
A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private cloud services that allows data and applications to be shared between them.
A hybrid cloud is solely a private cloud solution.
A hybrid cloud is a type of on-premises data center.
What is the role of virtualization in cloud computing?
Virtualization is essential in cloud computing as it enables resource optimization, scalability, and efficient management of virtual resources.
Virtualization reduces the need for cloud security measures.
Virtualization is primarily used for data storage only.
Virtualization eliminates the need for physical servers.
What is the purpose of a cloud service provider?
To provide scalable and flexible computing resources and services over the internet.
To provide only email services to businesses.
To store data locally on physical servers.
To manage on-premises hardware exclusively.
What are the security concerns associated with cloud computing?
Enhanced physical security
Faster data processing
Increased hardware costs
Data breaches, loss of control over data, account hijacking, insecure APIs, compliance issues.
What is data redundancy in the context of cloud storage?
Data redundancy is the process of deleting unnecessary data from cloud storage.
Data redundancy is the compression of data to save space in cloud storage.
Data redundancy refers to the encryption of data in cloud storage for security purposes.
Data redundancy is the duplication of data across multiple locations in cloud storage to enhance availability and reliability.
How can cloud computing improve collaboration?
Cloud computing reduces the need for teamwork by centralizing all tasks.
Cloud computing improves collaboration by enabling real-time access to shared resources and tools, facilitating seamless communication and teamwork across distances.
Cloud computing limits access to resources, making collaboration harder.
Cloud computing eliminates the need for communication tools altogether.
What is the significance of cloud scalability?
Cloud scalability is significant because it provides flexibility, cost efficiency, and the ability to handle varying workloads effectively.
Cloud scalability is primarily about increasing storage capacity.
Cloud scalability eliminates the need for any IT resources.
Cloud scalability is only important for large enterprises.
What is a cloud-native application?
A cloud-native application is an application built to run in a cloud environment, utilizing microservices, containers, and DevOps practices.
A cloud-native application is an application that does not use any modern development practices.
A cloud-native application is a traditional monolithic application.
A cloud-native application is an application that runs only on local servers.
What are APIs and how do they relate to cloud services?
APIs are programming languages specifically designed for cloud computing.
APIs are interfaces that allow software applications to communicate, and they are essential for interacting with cloud services.
APIs are only used for data storage in cloud services.
APIs are physical devices that connect to cloud servers.
What is the difference between cloud backup and cloud storage?
Cloud backup and cloud storage are the same thing.
Cloud backup is only for large files.
Cloud backup is for data protection and recovery, while cloud storage is for file storage and access.
Cloud storage is only for temporary data.
What is multi-tenancy in cloud computing?
Multi-tenancy refers to a cloud service where each customer has their own dedicated application instance.
Multi-tenancy is a cloud computing architecture where a single application instance serves multiple customers, isolating their data while sharing resources.
Multi-tenancy is a method of cloud storage that requires separate servers for each customer.
Multi-tenancy allows multiple applications to run on a single server without data isolation.
How does cloud computing impact IT costs?
Cloud computing lowers IT costs through reduced hardware expenses, maintenance, and scalable resource usage.
Cloud computing only raises maintenance costs without any savings.
Cloud computing has no effect on IT costs whatsoever.
Cloud computing increases IT costs due to higher hardware investments.
What are some examples of popular cloud platforms?
Oracle Cloud
IBM Cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Salesforce Platform
