14 Questions
What does cloud computing refer to?
Delivery of computing services over the internet
Which characteristic of cloud computing allows resources to be provisioned without human interaction with service providers?
On-Demand Self-Service
How are cloud services accessed according to the text?
Over the internet via standard protocols and devices
What does resource pooling in cloud computing allow for?
Efficient utilization and scalability
In cloud computing, what characteristic allows resources to be scaled up or down quickly to meet changing demands?
Rapid Elasticity
What is the process of buying, selling, or exchanging products, services, and information via computer networks referred to as?
E-Commerce
Which type of e-commerce involves business transactions between businesses?
Business to Business (B2B)
What are browsers programs that provide access to Web resources primarily used for?
Accessing and moving around the Web
What characteristic of EC is growing by 15 to 25% every year according to the text?
Total volume of EC
What does EC (Electronic Commerce) encompass beyond buying and selling?
Communicating, Servicing, Discovering information
Which types of e-commerce transactions involve consumers directly?
B2C: Business to Consumer
What are browsers primarily used for in the context of accessing the Web?
Exploring the Web by moving from one site to another
What major part of EC does the text emphasize is growing at a significant rate each year?
E-learning and e-government
What characteristic of cloud computing involves rapidly adjusting resources to meet changing demands?
Elasticity
Study Notes
Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing refers to the practice of using a network of remote servers, accessed over the internet, to store, manage, and process data.
- The characteristic of cloud computing that allows resources to be provisioned without human interaction with service providers is On-demand Self-Service.
Cloud Computing Characteristics
- Resources are accessed through the internet, using platforms like web browsers or mobile apps.
- Resource Pooling in cloud computing allows for the dynamic allocation and reallocation of resources according to business needs.
- The characteristic that allows resources to be scaled up or down quickly to meet changing demands is Rapid Elasticity.
Electronic Commerce (EC)
- EC refers to the process of buying, selling, or exchanging products, services, and information via computer networks.
- B2B (Business-to-Business) e-commerce involves business transactions between businesses.
- Browsers are programs that provide access to Web resources, primarily used for accessing and navigating the internet.
EC Characteristics
- The growth rate of EC is 15 to 25% every year.
- EC encompasses beyond buying and selling, including banking, stock trading, and other financial transactions.
- B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) e-commerce transactions involve consumers directly.
- Browsers are primarily used for accessing and navigating the Web.
- The major part of EC that is growing at a significant rate each year is B2B e-commerce.
- Rapid Elasticity in cloud computing involves rapidly adjusting resources to meet changing demands.
Test your knowledge of cloud computing with this quiz covering the basics of cloud computing, including its characteristics and delivery of computing services over the internet.
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