Deck 16: Technology Guide 3 - Cloud Computing

Question 1

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 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Mainframe computers are no longer being used.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Security-issues around cloud computer center around the management of the security-based services.

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

The service model infrastructure is the same across all three major types of cloud computing.
Anwser: False
Title; Assessment Questions TG3.14
Learning Objective TG3.4: Explain the operational model of each of the three types of cloud services.
Section TG3.4: Cloud Computing Services

Question 10

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

Question 11

Only small organizations can benefit from cloud computing.

Question 12

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 13

Any application can run on a grid computing system

Question 14

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

Question 15

Utility computing is also called on-demand computing.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

Grid computing combines processing resources to form a virtual supercomputer.

Question 19

Server farms can be located just about anywhere.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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 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

______________ 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 24

______________ provides a 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 25

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 26

Compare and contrast cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.

Question 27

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) Costs
D) Reliability
E) Security

Question 28

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 29

Define cloud computing, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Question 30

______________ 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 31

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 32

______________ 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 33

Discuss grid computing and its advantages.

Question 34

Compare and contrast grid computing and utility computing.

Question 35

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 36

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 37

Discuss virtualization and its advantages

Question 38

______________ 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 39

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

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

Question 40

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 41

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

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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

Travis is the VP of Operations for a company that owns and operates six ski areas 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 49

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