17 Questions
What is a key benefit of deploying applications in a PaaS environment?
No need to worry about buying and managing underlying hardware and software layers
What is a characteristic of IaaS?
Offers virtualized computing resources as a service
What is a key difference between SaaS and PaaS?
Level of control over underlying infrastructure
What is a key enabler of IaaS?
Virtualization technology
What is a benefit of using cloud infrastructure?
Ability to buy resources as needed
What is the primary enabler of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
Virtualization Technology
What is the term used to describe the offering of computing resources as a service or utility through virtualization and dynamic provisioning?
Customizable Shared Resource
Which of the following is an example of a cloud service that allows users to access their desktop virtually from anywhere?
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
What is the term used to describe the combination of virtualization, dynamic provisioning, and resource sharing in cloud computing?
Resource Sharing and Consolidation
Which of the following is NOT an enabling technology of cloud computing?
Mainframe Computing
What is the term used to describe the ability to offer everything as a service?
XaaS (Everything as a Service)
What is the primary characteristic of a multi-tenant-efficient instance in a SaaS architecture?
Efficient use of server resources without apparent differences to end users
What is the primary difference between a SaaS and a PaaS model?
SaaS provides a ready-to-use application, while PaaS provides a platform for custom software development
What is the primary benefit of a scalable SaaS architecture?
It allows for more tenants to be added without affecting performance
What is the primary characteristic of an IaaS model?
Delivery of computer infrastructure as a service
What is the primary difference between a configurable SaaS instance and a non-configurable SaaS instance?
A configurable instance allows for easier customization, while a non-configurable instance does not
What is the primary benefit of a SaaS model for customers?
It provides them with a ready-to-use application on demand
This quiz covers the basics of cloud computing, including PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS. Learn about the different delivery models and deployment options.
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