18 Questions
What is a key characteristic of cloud computing that allows users to scale resources up or down as needed?
Elasticity
Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing's measured service?
Pay-per-use billing model
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
Which of the following is a key advantage of the on-demand network access provided by cloud computing?
Reduced need for IT infrastructure management
How does cloud computing's rapid provisioning of resources benefit users?
Ability to scale resources up and down
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing that enables cost savings?
Pay-per-use billing model
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
How does 'measured service' in cloud computing help customers?
It enables customers to only pay for the resources they actually use
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
How does the 'flexibility and elasticity' of cloud computing enable cost savings?
It enables customers to quickly scale resources up and down as needed
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
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of cloud computing discussed in the text?
Guaranteed availability
What characteristic of cloud computing allows users to automatically provision computing capabilities without human interaction with the service provider?
On-demand self-service
Which characteristic of cloud computing enables infrastructure capacity to accommodate traffic spikes and reduce delays?
Scalability
In cloud computing, which characteristic ensures that users only pay for the resources they utilize?
Measured Service
Which feature of cloud computing allows for easy collaboration with other organizations using different cloud providers and architectures?
Homogeneity
What cloud characteristic results in cost savings for users by offering a utility computing model similar to traditional utilities like water and electricity?
Elasticity
Which capability allows cloud users to automatically adjust the amount of resources they are utilizing based on their current needs?
Rapid Elasticity
Test your knowledge about cloud computing concepts such as location independence, rapid elasticity, and resource provisioning. Understand how customers can specify resource locations at higher levels of abstraction and how capabilities can be quickly scaled out and released.
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