AZ-900 Cloud Concepts Quiz - Part 1

What is cloud computing?

• Delivering computing services through local servers

• Delivery of computing services over the internet

• Installation of software on physical devices

• Connecting computers through LAN

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing?

• Fixed resource allocation

• Manual scalability

• Faster innovation and flexible resources

• On-premises installation

In the consumption-based model, customers:

• Pay a flat monthly fee regardless of usage

• Pay only for the resources they use

• Pay annually for licensing

• Are not charged based on usage

Which cost model involves upfront spending on physical infrastructure?

• Operational expenditure (OpEx)

• Capital expenditure (CapEx)

• Consumption-based billing

• Shared model

Which of the following is an example of operational expenditure (OpEx)?

• Buying a data center

• Building a server farm

• Paying monthly for cloud services

• Purchasing long-term licenses

Which cloud model is hosted on-premises within an organization?

• Public cloud

• Private cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Edge cloud

Which cloud model is ideal when an organization needs maximum control over data and security?

• Public cloud

• Private cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Community cloud

Which model combines public and private cloud environments?

• Private cloud

• Edge computing

• Hybrid cloud

• On-premises computing

What is a primary benefit of public cloud?

• High control over security

• No capital expenditure to scale

• Dedicated hardware for each customer

• Complex provisioning

Which cloud model offers the most flexibility and compliance control?

• Private cloud

• Public cloud

• Hybrid cloud

• Multi-cloud