VCLOUD Quiz#1

What is the main concept behind cloud computing?

• Storing data on personal devices

• On-demand network access to shared computing resources

• Building local IT infrastructure

• Using only physical storage devices

Which decade is considered the beginning of cloud computing concepts?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1980s

• 2000s

Who is known as the father of artificial intelligence (AI) and contributed to cloud computing concepts?

• J.C.R. Licklider

• John McCarthy

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

The ARPANET, which played a role in cloud computing's development, was an early version of:

• The World Wide Web

• Packet-switching network

• Local area network (LAN)

• Data storage system

What role did IBM play in the 1960s for cloud computing?

• Developing personal computers

• Introducing virtualization through hypervisors

• Creating the first cloud storage solution

• Launching the World Wide Web

Which of the following companies pioneered enterprise applications via the internet in 1999?

• Microsoft

• Google

• Salesforce

• Amazon

What milestone did Amazon achieve in 2006 related to cloud computing?

• Launched the first cloud-based email service

• Introduced a pay-as-you-go cloud storage service (S3)

• Developed the first cloud gaming platform

• Created the first cloud-based operating system

The transition from CapEx to OpEx in cloud computing refers to:

• Shifting from capital expenses to operational expenses

• Reducing hardware dependency

• Using less power consumption

• Eliminating software licensing fees

Which company launched the first Android smartphone in 2008?

• Apple

• HTC

• Samsung

• Google

In 2015, which company’s vision of cloud computing included hybrid solutions?

• Intel

• AMD

• IBM

• Cisco