Cloud Computing Concepts Quiz

Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user.

The five essential characteristics of cloud computing according to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology are: on-demand self-service and broad network access.

The benefit of using cloud computing is that it allows for the reduction of capital expenses and can help in reducing operating expenses for users.

<p>The pay-as-you-go model in cloud computing means that users only pay for the resources they use, which can help in reducing capital expenses but may also lead to unexpected operating expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cloud computing achieves coherence through sharing of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data storage and computing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They distribute functions over multiple locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By sharing resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A model where users only pay for the resources they use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On-demand self-service and broad network access</p> Signup and view all the answers