25 Questions
What does IaaS (infrastructure as a service) provide?
Access to networking features, computers, and data storage space
What is the main focus of PaaS (platform as a service)?
Reducing the need to manage underlying infrastructure
Which cloud deployment model involves connecting infrastructure and applications between cloud-based resources and existing resources not located in the cloud?
Hybrid
What is the benefit of deploying resources on-premises in a private cloud?
Dedicated resources
What advantage does cloud computing offer by trading capital expense for variable expense?
Stop guessing capacity
Which type of cloud service provides a completed product that the service provider runs and manages?
SaaS
What level of control does SaaS (software as a service) provide over IT resources?
Less control over IT resources
What does a hybrid cloud deployment enable organizations to do?
Extend and grow their infrastructure into the cloud
What is the main focus of the challenges of cloud computing?
Policy and organizational issues
Which cloud service provider has the highest number of availability zones?
Microsoft Azure
What is the primary concern of legal issues in cloud computing?
Licensing risk
Which factor is NOT a part of technical issues in cloud computing?
Lock-in vendor
What is the main focus of Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a cloud service provider?
Developer productivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
Which cloud service provider has the lowest number of regions?
DigitalOcean
What is the primary concern of technical issues in cloud computing?
Shared technology
Which issue is NOT related to policy and organizational challenges in cloud computing?
Data transfer bottlenecks
What does the acronym SLA stand for in the context of cloud computing?
Service level agreement
Which of the following best describes cloud computing?
Delivery of IT resources via the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing
What is a key advantage of cloud computing over traditional computing models?
Enables on-demand provisioning of capacity
Which cloud service model provides applications as a service rather than a product?
Software as a Service (SaaS)
What characterizes cloud storage?
Internet-based storage provided by servers in the 'cloud'
How does cloud computing impact the way infrastructure is viewed and used?
It enables viewing and using infrastructure as software
What challenge is commonly associated with cloud computing?
Managing variable demand peaks
What concept does the term 'cloud' represent in cloud storage?
'Cloud' represents servers providing online storage via the internet
In what way does cloud computing differ from traditional computing with regard to capacity provisioning?
Cloud computing requires guessing theoretical maximum peaks for capacity provisioning
Test your knowledge of cloud computing with this quiz covering basic concepts, service models, deployment models, advantages, challenges, and top service providers. Prepare to understand the fundamental principles and contemporary trends in cloud technology.
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