Cloud Storage

Match the following advantages of cloud storage with their descriptions.

• Storage space is restricted

• Data is stored locally only

• Data is not accessible from remote locations

• Limited storage capacity

• Can access files from anywhere with internet

• Requires constant software updates

• Software needs regular updates to function

• Accessibility from any device with internet connection

Name a common method for local data storage.

• Web server

• File system

• Database management system

• Cloud storage

What does remote data access allow users to do?

• Access data from remote servers or cloud services.

• Transfer data between devices using USB.

• Store data locally on a device.

• Access data only through physical media.

Cloud storage is (a)   than local storage in terms of accessibility.

• Cloud storage requires a constant i
• Local storage is more cost-effectiv
• Cloud storage is less secure than l
• Cloud storage is more accessible th

What are some security concerns associated with cloud storage?

• Lower costs for hardware

• Data breaches, unauthorized access, loss of control, data loss, compliance issues.

• Increased storage capacity

• Faster data retrieval

Define cloud storage in your own words.

• Cloud storage is a physical device used to store data locally.

• Cloud storage is a method of storing data on remote servers that can be accessed over the internet.

• Cloud storage refers to a type of software that runs on personal computers.

• Cloud storage is a method of storing data on USB drives for easy access.

What role do third-party hardware and servers play in cloud storage?

• They are used exclusively for local storage solutions.

• Third-party hardware and servers enable the physical storage, management, and security of data in cloud storage.

• They eliminate the need for internet connectivity in data access.

• They provide software solutions for data analysis.

How can users access local data?

• By using cloud storage services only

• Through web browsers exclusively

• By accessing remote servers directly

• By using file management systems, local databases, or applications that read/write files.

A disadvantage of relying solely on local data storage is (a)   .

• Increased accessibility from multip
• Data loss due to hardware failure o
• Lower costs for data management.
• Enhanced data security through encr

Why might someone choose cloud storage over local storage?

• Accessibility, automatic backups, collaboration, scalability, and enhanced security.

• Limited storage capacity

• Requires constant internet connection

• Higher costs for access