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What is the general view of cloud computing, according to the text?
What is the general view of cloud computing, according to the text?
- The focus is on where servers are located and who manages them
- The focus is on investing in infrastructure and hardware
- The focus is on managing servers and infrastructure
- The focus is on always having access to applications and documents from any device (correct)
What does the author imply by 'I have a surplus of infrastructure that I want to make use of'?
What does the author imply by 'I have a surplus of infrastructure that I want to make use of'?
- The author has outdated infrastructure and wants to upgrade it
- The author has extra infrastructure and wants to utilize it effectively (correct)
- The author doesn't want to use the existing infrastructure
- The author has too much infrastructure and wants to sell it off
What is the primary concern of the business owner who stated 'I have a lot of infrastructure that I want to rent'?
What is the primary concern of the business owner who stated 'I have a lot of infrastructure that I want to rent'?
- Scalability and maintenance issues (correct)
- Investing in infrastructure for the long term
- Enabling access to documents and photos from anywhere
- Upgrading the existing infrastructure
What does the statement 'I want to access and edit my documents and photos from everywhere.' imply?
What does the statement 'I want to access and edit my documents and photos from everywhere.' imply?
What is the main reason for the statement 'I just want them always available and access them from any device connected through Internet.'?
What is the main reason for the statement 'I just want them always available and access them from any device connected through Internet.'?
Which of the following best describes cloud computing?
Which of the following best describes cloud computing?
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which of the following is an essential characteristic for a service to be considered 'Cloud'?
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which of the following is an essential characteristic for a service to be considered 'Cloud'?
What does the term 'Rapid Elasticity' refer to in cloud computing?
What does the term 'Rapid Elasticity' refer to in cloud computing?
In the cloud computing stack, what does IaaS refer to?
In the cloud computing stack, what does IaaS refer to?
What is the main function of PaaS in the cloud computing reference model?
What is the main function of PaaS in the cloud computing reference model?
Study Notes
General View of Cloud Computing
- The general view of cloud computing is that it allows individuals and businesses to make use of surplus infrastructure, rent out unused infrastructure, and access documents and data from anywhere, at any time.
Cloud Computing Characteristics
- According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an essential characteristic for a service to be considered 'Cloud' is Rapid Elasticity.
- Rapid Elasticity refers to the ability of cloud resources to be rapidly and elastically provisioned and de-provisioned.
Cloud Computing Stack
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) refers to the provision of virtualized computing resources over the internet.
- PaaS (Platform as a Service) provides a platform for developing, running, and managing applications, allowing users to focus on application development without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
Key Benefits of Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing allows users to access and edit documents and photos from anywhere, at any time.
- The primary concern of business owners who adopt cloud computing is to have their resources always available and accessible from any device connected through the internet.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of cloud computing, including topics like powerful processors, virtualization, and wider communication bandwidth. It also discusses the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and individuals who want to scale infrastructure without heavy investment.
