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What's a definition of elasticity? (In relation to distributed systems)

• The ability to only allocate resources at a fixed rate
• The ability to predict future resource needs
• Ability to dynamically allocate and deallocate resources based on demand
• The ability to allocate resources based on historical data

What are micro services?

• Micro services are a software development technique that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
• Micro services are a type of hardware used in computing
• Micro services are not related to software development
• Micro services are large, monolithic software applications

What is the CAP theorum?

• The CAP theorem is about the trade-offs in distributed systems.
• The CAP theorem is a mathematical equation used in physics.
• The CAP theorem is a programming language used for web development.
• The CAP theorem is a type of hat worn by computer scientists.

When might a monolith be the best option over microservices?

• When the application is small and simple, and the team is small and inexperienced with microservices architecture.
• When the application is large and complex, and the team is experienced with microservices architecture.
• When the application is small and simple, and the team is experienced with microservices architecture.
• When the application is large and complex, and the team is small and inexperienced with microservices architecture.

What do we call a new application that is developed with the first intention of hosting in the cloud?

• cloud-based application
• cloud-ready application
• cloud-centric application
• cloud-native application

What is a container? (In relation to cloud and distributed computing).

• A container is a large storage unit for data in the cloud
• A container is a lightweight, portable, and self-sufficient software package that includes everything needed to run an application.
• A container is a type of virtual machine used for cloud computing
• A container is a physical device used to store and transport goods in the cloud

The cloud is an operational expenditure. What does this mean?

• It means that the cost of using the cloud is a one-time payment for the business.
• It means that the cost of using the cloud is not a significant expense for the business.
• It means that the cost of using the cloud is a tax-deductible expense for the business.
• It means that the cost of using the cloud is a recurring expense for the business.

What type of database is Redis?

• Relational database
• Graph database
• Key-value store
• Document store

What is the definition of 'serverless'?

• A type of computer that serves food to customers
• A software that serves as a waiter in a restaurant
• Cloud computing model where the cloud provider manages the infrastructure and automatically allocates resources as needed
• A type of dessert served in a restaurant