Cloud Computing Concepts

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What is a key characteristic of cloud computing that allows users to scale resources up or down as needed?

Measured service

On-demand network access

Elasticity (correct)

Rapid provisioning

Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing's measured service?

Ability to scale resources up and down

Pay-per-use billing model (correct)

Increased security and privacy

Reduced need for IT infrastructure management

How does cloud computing help reduce the need for users to know the details of the underlying infrastructure?

By providing a simple graphical interface or API (correct)

By offering a measured service billing model

By enabling on-demand network access

By allowing for rapid provisioning of resources

Which of the following is a key advantage of the on-demand network access provided by cloud computing?

Reduced need for IT infrastructure management Signup and view all the answers

How does cloud computing's rapid provisioning of resources benefit users?

Ability to scale resources up and down Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing that enables cost savings?

Pay-per-use billing model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the 'rapid elasticity' feature in cloud computing?

The ability to quickly scale out and scale in resources as needed Signup and view all the answers

How does 'measured service' in cloud computing help customers?

It enables customers to only pay for the resources they actually use Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of the 'no-need-to-know' aspect of cloud computing?

Customers can focus on their applications without worrying about the underlying details Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'flexibility and elasticity' of cloud computing enable cost savings?

It enables customers to quickly scale resources up and down as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'pay as much as used and needed' model in cloud computing?

To enable a utility-like computing model where customers only pay for what they use Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of cloud computing discussed in the text?

Guaranteed availability Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of cloud computing allows users to automatically provision computing capabilities without human interaction with the service provider?

On-demand self-service Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of cloud computing enables infrastructure capacity to accommodate traffic spikes and reduce delays?

Scalability Signup and view all the answers

In cloud computing, which characteristic ensures that users only pay for the resources they utilize?

Measured Service Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of cloud computing allows for easy collaboration with other organizations using different cloud providers and architectures?

Homogeneity Signup and view all the answers

What cloud characteristic results in cost savings for users by offering a utility computing model similar to traditional utilities like water and electricity?

Elasticity Signup and view all the answers

Which capability allows cloud users to automatically adjust the amount of resources they are utilizing based on their current needs?

Rapid Elasticity Signup and view all the answers