Basic Cloud Computing Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is a type of cloud service that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet?

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Software as a Manual (SaM)

• Platform as a Product (PaP)

• Computing as a Solution (CaS)

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of cloud computing?

• Scalability

• High Initial Cost

• Flexibility

• Disaster Recovery

In cloud computing, what does the term "multi-tenancy" refer to?

• A single instance of a software application serving multiple customers

• Multiple instances of a software application serving a single customer

• A cloud service that is only available to a single tenant

• The process of moving an application from one tenant to another

Which of the following is a key consideration for cloud security?

• Physical security of cloud servers

• Only using private clouds

• Ignoring software updates and patches

• Avoiding the use of encryption

What is the primary function of Software as a Service (SaaS) in cloud computing?

• To provide users with a complete software solution via the internet

• To offer raw computing hardware over the web

• To allow developers to create applications on a platform over the internet

• To offer virtual storage solutions

Which cloud deployment model combines public and private clouds to share data and applications?

• Distributed Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

• Virtual Private Cloud

What advantage does cloud computing offer to businesses in terms of application development?

• Longer development cycles

• Reduced collaboration

• Increased scalability

• Higher operational costs

Which of the following cloud computing service providers is known for its Azure platform?

• Amazon

• Google

• IBM

• Microsoft

What is a common method used in cloud computing to secure data transmission?

• Plain text transmission

• Encryption

• Public posting of data

• Using unsecured protocols

What is the primary benefit of using Platform as a Service (PaaS) in cloud computing?

• To provide a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure

• To offer dedicated physical hardware for computing needs

• To sell software licenses to customers directly

• To provide personal desktop environments in the cloud