Exploring Cloud Computing Concepts

What is cloud computing?

• Cloud computing is only for large enterprises.

• Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet.

• Cloud computing is a type of hardware.

• Cloud computing refers to local server storage.

Name three types of cloud service models.

• CaaS

• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• FaaS

• DaaS

What does IaaS stand for?

• Infrastructure as a Service

• Integration as a Service

• Infrastructure as a Software

• Information as a Service

What is the primary benefit of using cloud storage?

• Higher costs for data retrieval

• Accessibility and scalability of data storage.

• Limited access to data during outages

• Increased physical storage space

Explain the difference between public and private clouds.

• Public clouds are shared and accessible to multiple users, whereas private clouds are exclusive to one organization.

• Private clouds are always more expensive than public clouds.

• Public clouds are only for government use.

• Public clouds are only accessible through a VPN.

What is a cloud service provider?

• A cloud service provider is a software application for personal use.

• A cloud service provider is a company that sells physical servers.

• A cloud service provider is a company that delivers computing services via the internet.

• A cloud service provider is a type of hardware used for local storage.

What is the purpose of cloud security?

• To increase the storage capacity of cloud services.

• To provide faster internet connectivity for cloud users.

• To enhance the performance of cloud applications.

• The purpose of cloud security is to protect cloud-based systems and data from cyber threats.

How does virtualization relate to cloud computing?

• Virtualization is a foundational technology that enables cloud computing by allowing multiple virtual instances to run on shared physical hardware.

• Virtualization is only used for desktop applications.

• Cloud computing eliminates the need for virtualization.

• Virtualization is a type of cloud service.

What is a hybrid cloud?

• A hybrid cloud is solely a private cloud.

• A hybrid cloud is only a public cloud.

• A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private cloud environments.

• A hybrid cloud is a type of on-premises server.

What are some common use cases for cloud computing?

• Data storage, application hosting, software development, big data analytics, disaster recovery.

• Video streaming

• Social media management

• Email marketing