Cloud Computing Quiz

What is the primary delivery method for cloud computing services?

• Over the internet

• Through physical media

• Via postal service

• By direct installation

Which cloud computing service type is primarily concerned with providing virtualized computing resources over the internet?

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Database as a Service (DaaS)

What is a key characteristic of cloud computing that allows for scaling resources up or down as needed?

• Elasticity

• Rigidity

• Fixed capacity

• Limited scalability

Which of the following is a service model that provides a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud?

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Network as a Service (NaaS)

What is the definition of cloud portability?

• The ability to store data in the cloud indefinitely

• The ability to migrate data, applications, or services between different cloud environments with minimal disruption

• The ability to secure data in a single cloud environment

• The ability to increase cloud storage capacity

How does cloud portability help businesses adapt?

• By reducing costs

• By adapting quickly to technological changes

• By increasing data redundancy

• By improving customer service

What is a key feature of cloud portability?

• Data encryption

• Minimal disruption during migration

• Increased storage capacity

• Reduced internet usage

What does cloud portability allow businesses to do?

• Store data indefinitely

• Migrate data between different cloud environments

• Secure data in a single cloud

• Increase cloud storage capacity

What is a potential outcome of avoiding vendor lock-in?

• Reduced flexibility

• Increased costs

• Greater flexibility in choosing cloud providers

• Decreased data security

Which of the following is an example of cloud sourcing?

• A company building its own data center

• A startup using SaaS tools like Slack and Zoom for collaboration

• A business hiring more IT staff

• A firm developing its own software