Cloud computing, what is it?

What is the cloud?

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A type of computer program

• A global network of servers

• A physical storage device

What happens when you sign into your Gmail account?

• You are using the cloud

• Your data is sent to servers in Apple's data centers

• Your data is stored in a CD-ROM

• Your data is lost forever

What is a benefit of using the cloud for consumers?

• Unlimited storage on hard drives

• Increased cost for devices

• Access to data anytime, anywhere

• Limited access to data

Which company generates more than half of its operating income from cloud services?

• Google

• IBM

• Alibaba

• Amazon

What is a risk associated with storing data in the cloud?

• Data security

• Physical damage to devices

• Limited access to data

• Decreased internet speed

What happened during the AWS outage in 2013?

• Instagram, Vine, and Airbnb were taken down

• Increased internet speed

• AWS generated more revenue

• AWS servers were upgraded

What is a concern related to switching between different cloud companies?

• Increased cost for devices

• Data security

• Data loss

• Difficulty syncing accounts

What is the estimated worldwide revenue from the cloud in 2019?

• $300 billion

• $250 billion

• $200 billion

• $145 billion

What is the main advantage of a subscription pricing model for cloud services?

• Limited access to data

• Flexibility for customers

• Fixed monthly fee

• Inability to scale up or down