Cloud Computing Basics Quiz

What does the term 'cloud' refer to in cloud computing?

• A network or the internet

• A local server

• A type of software

• A hardware component

Which of the following is NOT an operation that can be performed using cloud computing?

• Physical hardware maintenance

• Developing new applications

• Data analysis

• Streaming videos

What is a Public Cloud?

• A cloud accessible only to a single organization

• A cloud that combines public and private features

• A cloud that allows access to the general public

• A cloud for community organizations

Which deployment model is more secure due to its private nature?

• Public Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Community Cloud

What is one characteristic of cloud computing?

• High scalability

• Device dependency

• Limited accessibility

• High maintenance cost

What is a major advantage of cloud computing regarding data?

• Data requires constant manual updates

• Data is stored locally

• Data can be easily backed up and restored

• Data is less secure

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud computing?

• Unlimited storage capacity

• Vendor lock-in

• Improved collaboration

• Low maintenance cost

What does SaaS stand for?

• Software as a Service

• System as a Service

• Storage as a Service

• Security as a Service

What is the primary function of PaaS?

• To manage data storage

• To deliver software applications

• To provide infrastructure for hardware

• To allow developers to build applications

What does IaaS provide?

• Data analytics tools

• Software applications

• Development platforms

• Computer infrastructure