Deck 16: Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing

Question 1

Any application can run on a grid computing system

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

UDDI is a registry of descriptions of Web services.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Question 6

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Question 9

XML is a more powerful language than HTML.

Question 10

XML makes it easier to exchange data among applications.

Question 11

MIS departments embraced the arrival of personal computers in the work place.

Question 12

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

XML tags data.

Question 20

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

Question 21

One of the advantages of a server farm is:

A) It takes less than an hour to add a server to the server farm.
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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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

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

Question 29

Discuss Web services.

Question 30

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

Question 31

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

Question 32

Utility computing

A) Is the same as grid computing.
B) Is called on-demand computing.
C) Can be offered by any company with excess resources.
D) Charges customers a flat rate.
E) Is the same as cloud computing.

Question 33

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Question 34

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Question 35

Define each of the following terms, and explain how they are related: XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI.

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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 38

Discuss grid computing and its advantages

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

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Question 41

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski areas 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 42

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.