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Which advantage of Cloud Storage allows organizations to benefit from cost savings by paying only for the storage they use?
Which advantage of Cloud Storage allows organizations to benefit from cost savings by paying only for the storage they use?
When was iCloud launched as a cloud storage and cloud computing service?
When was iCloud launched as a cloud storage and cloud computing service?
Which type of devices can use iCloud according to the text?
Which type of devices can use iCloud according to the text?
What is the main function of Google Drive as mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of Google Drive as mentioned in the text?
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How many users was iCloud estimated to have as of 2020?
How many users was iCloud estimated to have as of 2020?
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What is the correct launch date of Microsoft OneDrive?
What is the correct launch date of Microsoft OneDrive?
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How much free storage space is offered by Microsoft OneDrive?
How much free storage space is offered by Microsoft OneDrive?
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Which IT system is used to assist senior executives in the decision-making process?
Which IT system is used to assist senior executives in the decision-making process?
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In which sector is IT technology used for airline booking systems and online banking systems?
In which sector is IT technology used for airline booking systems and online banking systems?
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Which computer system emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert?
Which computer system emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert?
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Study Notes
Cloud Storage
- Cloud storage is a cloud computing class where data is stored in remote servers accessed from the internet or "cloud".
- Advantages of Cloud Storage: • Trade capital expense for variable expense • Benefit from massive economies of scale • Stop guessing capacity • Increase speed and agility • Stop spending money on running and maintaining own servers • Go global in minutes
iCloud
- iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service launched on October 12, 2011.
- As of 2020, it has an estimated 850 million users.
- Devices that can use iCloud: • iOS-based devices • Personal computers running macOS • Microsoft Windows-based computers
Google Drive
- Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google.
- It allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files.
- Users are given 15 GB free storage.
Microsoft OneDrive
- OneDrive is a cloud storage service previously known as SkyDrive.
- It is owned by Microsoft and was launched on August 1, 2007.
- It offers 5 GB storage space free of charge.
- It is tightly integrated with Microsoft Office applications: • Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint
Uses of IT in Everyday Life
- IT is used in various areas such as: • Business administration systems • Automation and Management of Government processes • Hospitals and healthcare systems • Education Management and E-Learning systems • Control systems
IT in Business Administration Systems
- IT is used in business administration for: • Airline booking systems • Insurance claims processing • Online banking systems • Retail and Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems
IT in Government Processes
- IT is used in government processes for: • Vehicle registration systems • Revenue and Tax collection • Election voting • Passport and Immigration control
IT in Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
- IT is used in hospitals and healthcare systems for: • Patient record keeping systems • Ambulance control systems • E-channeling and consultation systems • Diagnostic tools and specialist surgical equipment
IT in Education
- IT is used in education for: • Student registration and timetabling • Computer-based training (CBT) • Distance Learning Systems (E-Learning) • Using the Internet as a knowledge resource
IT in Control Systems
- IT is used in control systems for: • Traffic controlling systems • Nuclear power generation systems • Chemical processing systems • Water purification systems • Autopilot systems
Decision Making Support Systems
- Types of Decision Making Support Systems: • Management Information Systems (MIS) • Executive Information Systems (EIS) • Decision Support Systems (DSS) • Expert Systems (ES)
Decision Making Support Systems (continued)
- Management Information Systems (MIS): • Computer-based system that provides managers with tools to organize, evaluate, and efficiently manage departments within an organization.
- Decision Support Systems (DSS): • System used by decision makers to support judgments and courses of action in an organization or business.
- Executive Information Systems (EIS): • System used to assist senior executives in the decision-making process.
- Expert Systems (ES): • Computer system that emulates the decision-making ability of a human expert.
Electronic World
- Components of the Electronic World: • E-mail • E-Business • E-Commerce • Teleworking
- E-mail is used to exchange messages and other data with people anywhere and at any time.
- It requires both computers to be connected to the internet.
- Files can be sent as email attachments.
E-Business
- E-Business is the use of the internet to conduct business activities.
- Subcategories of E-Business: • B2C (E-Commerce): Business to Consumer • B2B: Business to Business • B2E: Business to Employee
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This quiz covers the basic concepts of cloud storage, including advantages, features, and well-known services like iCloud. Test your knowledge on trade-offs, scalability, and deployment models in cloud storage.
