Understanding the Cloud Flashcard

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What is the cloud?

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The Internet and things you can access remotely

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Why is using the cloud convenient?

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You can access your data from any device with an internet connection.

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Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based storage service? Microsoft Word, Dropbox, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Media Player

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Dropbox

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What is a web app?

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An application that runs in the cloud and doesn't need installation.

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Which of the following is a web app? Options: Calculator, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Notepad

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Facebook

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What is one benefit of using cloud storage for emails?

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Emails can be accessed from any computer with internet

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How does the cloud help with file sharing?

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It allows sharing files with multiple people simultaneously.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to use the cloud? File backup, Limited access, Reliability, Convenience

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Limited access

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What happens to your files if your computer is lost but you use cloud backup?

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Files can be recovered from the cloud

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Which of the following is a cloud-based photo service? Windows Photo Viewer, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Paint, Flickr

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Flickr