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What does the term 'cloud' refer to in cloud computing?
What does the term 'cloud' refer to in cloud computing?
- Network controller
- Local computing infrastructure
- Non-local location for receiving services (correct)
- Cloud storage devices
What does the cloud in cloud computing include?
What does the cloud in cloud computing include?
- Network controller and services
- Local applications and interfaces
- Computing hardware and networks (correct)
- Local storage devices only
What are the benefits of cloud computing according to the text?
What are the benefits of cloud computing according to the text?
- Exclusively local delivery of software
- Limited access to computing services
- Access to services wherever and whenever needed (correct)
- Dependency on defined business processes
What can be run from the cloud in cloud computing?
What can be run from the cloud in cloud computing?
Which component communicates with storage devices to gather network information in cloud computing?
Which component communicates with storage devices to gather network information in cloud computing?
What does the term 'cloud computing' enable according to the text?
What does the term 'cloud computing' enable according to the text?
What is the primary benefit of using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing?
What is the primary benefit of using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing?
How does Platform as a Service (PaaS) differ from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
How does Platform as a Service (PaaS) differ from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
What is a key advantage of Software as a Service (SaaS) over traditional software installations?
What is a key advantage of Software as a Service (SaaS) over traditional software installations?
What is the main purpose of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
What is the main purpose of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
Which type of cloud computing service is designed for creating cloud-ready business applications?
Which type of cloud computing service is designed for creating cloud-ready business applications?
What distinguishes Software as a Service (SaaS) from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
What distinguishes Software as a Service (SaaS) from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
What type of tenancy involves sharing computing power and applications among customers?
What type of tenancy involves sharing computing power and applications among customers?
What is the primary advantage of Platform as a Service (PaaS) over traditional web hosting?
What is the primary advantage of Platform as a Service (PaaS) over traditional web hosting?
What is one of the key benefits of cloud computing?
What is one of the key benefits of cloud computing?
Why is it inefficient to install a second copy of software locally at home?
Why is it inefficient to install a second copy of software locally at home?
What does self-service provisioning in cloud computing refer to?
What does self-service provisioning in cloud computing refer to?
What is the purpose of APIs in cloud computing?
What is the purpose of APIs in cloud computing?
Why are clouds attractive to management and business owners?
Why are clouds attractive to management and business owners?
What is the primary function of metering in cloud computing?
What is the primary function of metering in cloud computing?
Why do users find it convenient to use the cloud for running applications?
Why do users find it convenient to use the cloud for running applications?
What makes hybrid clouds different from public and private clouds?
What makes hybrid clouds different from public and private clouds?
What is a characteristic feature of public clouds?
What is a characteristic feature of public clouds?
How does using the cloud benefit users from a flexibility standpoint?
How does using the cloud benefit users from a flexibility standpoint?
What are organizations provided with in private clouds?
What are organizations provided with in private clouds?
What is a key consideration for cloud providers when deciding how to bill for the service?
What is a key consideration for cloud providers when deciding how to bill for the service?
