Question 1

In the ________ model, customers rent servers, operating systems, storage, a database, software development technologies, and network capacity over the internet.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

In the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, customers rent not only the infrastructure but also the platform, which includes operating systems, databases, and software development technologies.

Question 2

Cloud computing has the following benefit for employees:
A) Efficiency
B) Privacy
C) Reliability
D) Security

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing allows employees to access data and applications from anywhere, which can improve efficiency.

Question 3

Security is greatest when using a ________ cloud.
A) hybrid
B) private
C) public
D) vertical

Accepted Answer

Private clouds offer the greatest security because they are dedicated to a single organization, providing more control over data and resources, thus enhancing security measures.

Question 4

________ is the most widely used service model.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS) is the most widely used service model because it provides access to applications over the internet without the need for installations or maintenance by the user.

Question 5

________ users install their operating system and their application software on the cloud computing provider's computers.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) allows users to install their operating system and application software on the cloud provider's infrastructure, offering flexibility and control over the computing environment.

Question 6

________ clouds provide IT activities and applications as a service over an intranet within an enterprise.
A) Hybrid
B) Private
C) Public
D) Vertical

Accepted Answer

Private clouds are designed to offer IT services and applications over an intranet within a specific organization, ensuring exclusive access and increased security compared to public clouds.

Question 7

Suppose you store all your important documents and pictures on Google Drive. Google Drive is an example of a ________ cloud.
A) hybrid
B) private
C) public
D) vertical

Accepted Answer

Google Drive is an example of a public cloud service, where the infrastructure and services are owned and operated by a third-party provider (Google) and made available to the general public over the internet.

Question 8

The customer manages the most with ________.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

SaaS (Software as a Service) is a cloud computing model where the customer manages the least, as the provider manages the infrastructure, platform, and software.

Question 9

Private clouds provide IT activities and applications as a service over ________.
A) an extranet
B) an intranet
C) the internet
D) the dark web

Accepted Answer

Private clouds are designed to offer IT services and applications over an intranet, which is a private network accessible only to an organization's members, employees, or others with authorization. This setup allows for enhanced security and control over the IT environment compared to services offered over the public internet.

Question 10

________ clouds are shared, easily accessible, multicustomer IT infrastructures that are available nonexclusively to any entity in the general public)
A) Hybrid
B) Private
C) Public
D) Vertical

Accepted Answer

Public clouds are shared, easily accessible, multi-customer IT infrastructures available non-exclusively to any entity in the general public, unlike private, hybrid, or vertical clouds which are designed for specific organizations or industries.

Question 11

Cloud computing has the following benefit for employees:
A) Cost
B) Reliability
C) Security
D) Ubiquitous

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cloud computing has the following benefit for...

Question 12

________ customers are often technology companies with IT expertise because they want computing power but do not want to install or maintain it.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) customers typically are technology companies that require computing power but prefer not to deal with the physical installation or ongoing maintenance of hardware and infrastructure.

Question 13

________ clouds allow you to build cloud infrastructure and applications more multiple businesses in an industry.
A) Hybrid
B) Private
C) Public
D) Vertical

Accepted Answer

Vertical clouds are designed to cater to the specific needs of multiple businesses within a particular industry, providing specialized infrastructure and applications.

Question 14

With the ________ model, cloud computing providers offer remotely accessible servers, networks, and storage capacity.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including servers, networks, and storage.

Question 15

________ cloud services may be free or offered on a pay-per-usage model.
A) Hybrid
B) Private
C) Public
D) Vertical

Accepted Answer

Public cloud services are often available in a free tier or on a pay-per-usage model, allowing users to pay only for the cloud resources they use.

Question 16

Organizations that want to maintain higher security standards for some data but have less-sensitive data that does not require intranet-level protection should use a ________ cloud.
A) hybrid
B) private
C) public
D) vertical

Accepted Answer

A hybrid cloud combines both private and public cloud elements, allowing organizations to keep sensitive data secure on a private cloud while utilizing the public cloud for less sensitive data. This setup offers flexibility and scalability while maintaining security for critical data.

Question 17

________ clouds are IT infrastructures that can be accessed only by a single entity or by an exclusive group of related entities that share the same purpose and requirements, such as all of the business units within a single organization.
A) Hybrid
B) Private
C) Public
D) Vertical

Accepted Answer

Private clouds are IT infrastructures designed for use by a single organization or an exclusive group of users, offering a more controlled environment compared to public clouds.

Question 18

With the ________ delivery model, cloud computing vendors provide software that is specific to their customers' requirements.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is D) SaaS, which stands for Software as a Service. In this model, cloud computing vendors provide software applications over the internet, which are specific to their customers' requirements. This allows customers to use the software without having to install, maintain, or develop it themselves.

Question 19

________ require massive amounts of electrical power, air conditioning, backup generators, and security.
A) Self-service mainframes
B) Server farms
C) Utility computers
D) Virtualized servers

Accepted Answer

Server farms require massive amounts of electrical power, air conditioning, backup generators, and security due to the large number of servers they house and the need to ensure continuous operation and data protection.

Question 20

With the ________ model, customers do not control either the software or the infrastructure.
A) IaaS
B) LaaS
C) PaaS
D) SaaS

Accepted Answer

In the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, customers access software applications over the internet without managing or controlling the underlying infrastructure or application software. This contrasts with models like IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service), where customers have more control over the infrastructure and platform respectively.

Quiz 16: Cloud Computing

In the ________ model, customers rent servers, operating systems, storage, a database, software development technologies, and network capacity over the internet.

Cloud computing has the following benefit for employees:

Security is greatest when using a ________ cloud.

________ is the most widely used service model.

________ users install their operating system and their application software on the cloud computing provider's computers.

________ clouds provide IT activities and applications as a service over an intranet within an enterprise.

Suppose you store all your important documents and pictures on Google Drive. Google Drive is an example of a ________ cloud.

The customer manages the most with ________.

Private clouds provide IT activities and applications as a service over ________.

________ clouds are shared, easily accessible, multicustomer IT infrastructures that are available nonexclusively to any entity in the general public)

Cloud computing has the following benefit for employees:

________ customers are often technology companies with IT expertise because they want computing power but do not want to install or maintain it.

________ clouds allow you to build cloud infrastructure and applications more multiple businesses in an industry.

With the ________ model, cloud computing providers offer remotely accessible servers, networks, and storage capacity.

________ cloud services may be free or offered on a pay-per-usage model.

Organizations that want to maintain higher security standards for some data but have less-sensitive data that does not require intranet-level protection should use a ________ cloud.

________ clouds are IT infrastructures that can be accessed only by a single entity or by an exclusive group of related entities that share the same purpose and requirements, such as all of the business units within a single organization.

With the ________ delivery model, cloud computing vendors provide software that is specific to their customers' requirements.

________ require massive amounts of electrical power, air conditioning, backup generators, and security.

With the ________ model, customers do not control either the software or the infrastructure.