Unit CC - 3.4 Cloud Hardware

Which of the following is NOT typically considered cloud hardware?

• Virtual machine

• Physical server

• Network switch

• Optical mouse

What is the main purpose of a hypervisor in cloud computing?

• Cooling the server room

• Connecting clients to the internet

• Managing virtual machines on physical hardware

• Storing user passwords

Which component allows multiple virtual machines to share the same physical server?

• RAM

• Hypervisor

• SSD

• Router

In a cloud data center, what is the main role of a blade server?

• To display user interfaces

• To cut wires

• To process data and run applications

• To provide power backup

Which of the following storage types is commonly used in cloud environments for fast data access?

• HDD

• SSD

• Tape drives

• Floppy disk

What is the role of a load balancer in cloud hardware infrastructure?

• Increase the weight of servers

• Manage data encryption

• Distribute traffic across multiple servers

• Store log files

What type of network hardware connects servers within the cloud data center?

• Modems

• Switches

• USB hubs

• Firewalls

What is colocation in cloud infrastructure?

• Renting physical space in a data center

• Downloading data from the cloud

• Locating users geographically

• Encrypting virtual machines

Which hardware component is crucial for providing high availability in cloud systems?

• Single processor

• Redundant power supply

• Joystick

• Monitor

What hardware is used to store massive amounts of data in cloud data centers?

• Flash drive

• External hard drive