Deck 16: Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Question 1

Any application can run on a grid computing system.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Server virtualization:

A)Can function only within server farms
B)Uses software to build multiple virtual servers on the same machine
C)Requires changes to applications
D)Requires a license for each virtual server
E)Requires no additional security

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The pricing model for infrastructure-as-a-service model offered by cloud computing providers is usually a per-user fee.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The four types of cloud computing are public clouds, private clouds, hybrid clouds, and horizontal clouds.

Question 5

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Question 6

Entering data and programs from user departments to the mainframe was called remote data entry.

Question 7

Server virtualization uses software-based partitions to create multiple virtual servers on a single physical server.

Question 8

One advantage of cloud computing is that it shifts IT from a capital expense to an operating expense.

Question 9

Companies are building massive data centres called "computer floors" to meet their processing needs.

Question 10

Security issues around cloud computing focus on the management of the security-based services.

Question 11

The primary advantage of cloud computing is that it is easier for users to do their work.

Question 12

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Question 13

The service model infrastructure is the same across all three major types of cloud computing.

Question 14

Only small organizations can benefit from cloud computing.

Question 15

Customers who are using software-as-a-service are not using cloud computing.

Question 16

The "cloud" in cloud computing is composed of computers, the software on those computers, and the network connections among those computers.

Question 17

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Question 18

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Question 19

MIS departments embraced the arrival of personal computers in the workplace.

Question 20

One of the advantages of grid computing is:

A)It takes less than an hour to add a server to the grid.
B)Running many servers is less expensive.
C)If one server fails, an application can be automatically moved to another one.
D)Fewer people are required to run many machines.
E)Servers can be stacked on top of one another, so less space is needed.

Question 21

______________ provides computer resources as extensions to an organization's existing resources.

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 22

______________ provides cloud services based on security requirements.

A)Public cloud computing
B)Private cloud computing
C)Hybrid cloud computing
D)Vertical cloud computing
E)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 23

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Question 24

Which of the following is not a benefit of grid computing?

A)It enables efficient use of computing resources.
B)It enables applications to run faster.
C)There is no single point of failure.
D)It reduces the number of applications.
E)It makes it easier to scale up or down.

Question 25

Discuss grid computing and its advantages.

Question 26

Which of the following is not a service of cloud computing?

A)Cloud infrastructure as a service
B)Cloud data storage as a service
C)Cloud platform as a service
D)Cloud software as a service
E)All of the above are services of cloud computing.

Question 27

______________ provides computer resources on demand.

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 28

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

Question 29

Grid computing:

A)Runs an application on one server
B)Is ideal for transaction processing systems
C)Divides the processing of an application among servers
D)Does not require any special software
E)Is difficult to scale up

Question 30

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Question 31

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of cloud computing?

A)Privacy
B)Security
C)Reliability
D)Costs
E)Loss of control

Question 32

______________ provides an exclusive IT infrastructure over an intranet.

A)Public cloud computing
B)Private cloud computing
C)Hybrid cloud computing
D)Vertical cloud computing
E)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 33

______________ handles all aspects of an application: the software, the resources to run it, and storing the data.

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 34

Which of the following is not a concern or risk of cloud computing?

A)Training
B)Legacy systems are not easily transferable to the cloud.
C)Privacy
D)Reliability
E)Security

Question 35

Which of the following statements concerning cloud computing is not true?

A)Users access computers in the cloud, usually via the Internet.
B)The cloud includes computers, software, and a network.
C)A cloud can be private or public.
D)A cloud is usually a server farm.
E)Data are stored on the user's computer

Question 36

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Question 37

Utility computing:

A)Is the same as grid computing
B)Makes computing resources available to a customer as needed
C)Can be offered by any company with excess resources
D)Charges customers a flat rate
E)Is the same as cloud computing

Question 38

Which of the following is not a benefit of cloud computing?

A)Making individuals more productive
B)Facilitating collaboration
C)Reducing costs
D)Responding quickly to market changes
E)Reducing the need for an IT strategy

Question 39

Which of the following is not a benefit of employing server virtualization?

A)Cost savings in space
B)Cost savings in energy
C)Cost savings in customer service
D)Cost savings in maintenance
E)Cost savings in personnel

Question 40

______________ provides a nonexclusive IT infrastructure over the Internet.

A)Public cloud computing
B)Private cloud computing
C)Hybrid cloud computing
D)Vertical cloud computing
E)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 41

Paula owns a variety store in a tourist town. The store recently went online, and the response has been remarkable. The store's current infrastructure is running close to capacity, so handling the influx of orders is taking much longer than it should. Which of the following cloud computing services would make the most sense for the business?

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 42

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following types of cloud computing would be best for the business?

A)Public cloud computing
B)Private cloud computing
C)Hybrid cloud computing
D)Vertical cloud computing
E)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 43

Which of the following is not a benefit of using web services?

A)New applications can be developed quickly.
B)Users can access data without knowing where the data are.
C)Organizations can use the Internet infrastructure without having to implement any new technologies.
D)Web services enable IT professionals to use shared protocols to build applications.
E)Using web services does not require any new skill sets.

Question 44

Web services description language (WSDL)is used to create XML documents.

Question 45

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski resorts around the world. Their IT needs are seasonal. Which of the following cloud computing services would make the most sense for the business?

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 46

Simple object access protocol (SOAP)defines how messages can be exchanged through the use of HTML.

Question 47

XML tags data.

Question 48

Web macros allow IT professionals to combine features so that applications on almost any device can work together.

Question 49

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following cloud computing services would make the most sense for the business?

A)Infrastructure-as-a-service model
B)Platform-as-a-service model
C)Software-as-a-service model
D)SOAP model

Question 50

Which of the following is not a key protocol of web services?

A)HTML
B)SOAP
C)XML
D)WSDL
E)UDDI

Question 51

XML makes it easier to exchange data among applications.

Question 52

Hyo runs an ice cream store with her family. Which of the following technologies might be a good source of computing for the store?

A)Server farm
B)Grid computing
C)Cloud computing
D)Utility computing
E)Virtualization

Question 53

A service-oriented architecture:

A)Is one in which the servers are supporting multiple mobile devices
B)Enables web services to be reused across an organization
C)Is a type of cloud computing
D)Is focused on user response
E)Places servers closest to the primary user

Question 54

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski resorts around the world. Which of the following types of cloud computing would be best for the business?

A)Public cloud computing
B)Hybrid cloud computing
C)Vertical cloud computing
D)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 55

Paula owns a variety store in a tourist town. The store recently went online, and the response has been remarkable. The store's current infrastructure is running close to capacity, so handling the influx of orders is taking much longer than it should. Which of the following suggestions might be the best solution for the company?

A)Add another server to their infrastructure.
B)Use grid computing to process the orders across many servers.
C)Use cloud computing services.
D)Use the services of a utility computing provider.
E)Convert their existing servers to virtual services.

Question 56

UDDI is a registry of descriptions of web services.

Question 57

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski resorts around the world. Which of the following might be a good source of computing for the company?

A)Server farm
B)Grid computing
C)Cloud computing
D)Utility computing
E)Virtualization

Question 58

______?_____ allow(s)systems to "talk" to each other without human intervention.

A)Cloud computing
B)Grid computing
C)Virtualization
D)Web services

Question 59

Paula owns a variety store in a tourist town. The store recently went online, and the response has been remarkable. The store's current infrastructure is running close to capacity, so handling the influx of orders is taking much longer than it should. Which of the following types of cloud computing would be best for the business?

A)Public cloud computing
B)Private cloud computing
C)Vertical cloud computing
D)Horizontal cloud computing

Question 60

A service-oriented architecture is an IT architecture that makes it possible to build business applications using web services.

Question 61

______ makes it easier to exchange data among applications and interpret the data.

A)SOAP
B)UDDI
C)WSDL
D)XML

Question 62

Which of the following is not an advantage of web services?

A)Can quickly create a new infrastructure
B)Can access data without understanding the process
C)Can create new applications quickly and easily
D)Can easily automate business processes

Question 63

_______________ facilitate(s)the reuse of web services.

A)Application programs
B)Cloud computing
C)Grid computing
D)Service-oriented architectures

Question 64

_________ is used to create XML documents that describe tasks performed by various web services.

A)SOAP
B)UDDI
C)WSDL
D)XML

Question 65

Discuss web services.