Learning Outcome 4 and 5: Questions

Cloud services run a variety of protocols and services. Drag each option into the appropriate drop zone to indicate whether it could be applied to either a protocol or a service.

• HTTP

• SMTP

• TCP/IP

• DNS

• DNS

• HTTP

• DHCP

• TCP/IP

• SMTP

• DHCP

Three types of software are required to enable the cloud to function. Drag each option into the drop zone with the appropriate definition.

• Any program designed for the end-user

• Operating System

• Software that supports a computer's basic function

• Application

• An electronic system that allows data to be easily stored

• Database

What is a hypervisor?

• A) A computer file, typically called an image, that behaves like an actual computer.

• B) A computer resource that uses software instead of a physical computer to run programs and deploy apps.

• C) Computer software, firmware, or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines.

• D) The transformation of a hardware-dependent network into one that is software-based.

Cloud orchestration uses code to perform a single repetitive task.

• True

• False

Data centres require the temperature to be regulated. Drag the steps used to regulate the temperature, into the correct order.

• Hot air pulled back into the air conditioner

• Discharged hot air rises towards the ceiling

• Cold air rises out of the floor

• Cold air pulled through the server

• Discharged hot air rises towards the ceiling

• Hot air pulled back into the air conditioner

• Cold air pulled through the server

• Cold air rises out of the floor

What is the typical process used in data centres to maintain an efficient cooling system and optimal working conditions?

• Cold air rises out of the floor

• Cold air pulled through the server

• Discharged hot air rises towards the ceiling

• Hot air pulled back into the air conditioner

What is the most likely outcome if the synchronization of a file between the local host and the cloud host is interrupted?

• The file will be corrupted.

• The file will be deleted.

• The file will be unavailable.

• The upload will fail.

Cloud vendor storage services are often integrated with other applications. Which of the following allows a file to be edited via the browser?

• The IaaS productivity suite

• The integration of HTML 5 into the browser framework

• The SaaS productivity suite

• The use of a virtual machine

When is it most appropriate to assign the permission level of "None" (private) to users on a cloud service?

• When a specific team needs to have access to the file.

• When it is a confidential file that needs to be hidden from view.

• When it is a system file that a user should not be allowed to access.

• When the only person to have access is the owner of the file.

Read the following statement and select if it is true or false. A file that has been given a public permission level can be accessed by anyone within a company.

• True

• False