23 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of cloud computing in terms of scalability?
Massively scalable and elastic
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of cloud computing according to the National Institute for Standards and Technology?
Highly manual service provider interaction
What is the purpose of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in cloud computing?
To establish negotiation between service providers and consumers
What is the primary benefit of cloud computing in terms of resource utilization?
Virtualized and dynamically provisioned resources
What is the key characteristic of cloud computing in terms of access to computing resources?
Convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of resources
What is the primary advantage of large-scale computing resources in cloud computing?
Economies of scale
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing resource scheduling?
Dynamic resource allocation based on demand
What is the primary benefit of on-demand self-service in cloud computing?
Automated service provisioning
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing's broad network access?
Real-time access via the Internet using any platform
What is the primary benefit of the measured service model in cloud computing?
Pay-per-use metering model
What is the primary advantage of multitenancy in cloud computing?
Cost savings through resource sharing
What is a key benefit of cloud computing in terms of resource utilization?
Resources are delivered efficiently and made available only for the period needed
Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud computing that reduces its environmental impact?
Low power consumption
What is a major concern with cloud computing when it comes to data security?
Data protection and confidentiality
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud computing in terms of standards?
Lack of standards
What is a challenge of cloud computing in terms of service migration?
User lock-in to a particular provider
How does cluster computing differ from cloud computing?
Cluster computing is a set of stand-alone systems inter-connected via a local area network
What is the primary motivation for adopting cluster computing?
Performance improvement
What is the key difference between cluster and grid computing?
Geographical dispersal of computing resources
What is the main goal of grid computing?
Solving large batch processing problems
What is the main business driver for cloud computing adoption?
Upfront costs reduction and pursuit of new business opportunities
What is the term used to describe a cloud computing environment that combines multiple clouds?
Cloud of clouds
What is the title of the book recommended for further reading on cloud computing?
Cloud Computing: Concepts, Architecture and Applications with Real-world examples and Case studies
This quiz covers the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its definition, characteristics, and benefits. It explores the concept of scalable and elastic IT capabilities provided as a service to external customers using internet technology. Test your understanding of this emerging technology and its applications.
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