ISM 310 Chapter 6: Cloud Computing and Storage Costs
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What is the key benefit of the cloud for organizations?

  • Reduced power consumption and backup time
  • Elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet (correct)
  • Increased hardware configuration options
  • Automatic data uploads from drones

    • What does the text state about the cloud's capacity for unpredictable demand?

  • The cloud automatically adjusts to meet unpredictable demand (correct)
  • The cloud is unable to handle unpredictable demand
  • The cloud requires manual adjustment to meet unpredictable demand
  • The cloud is not designed to handle unpredictable demand

    • What is one of the key benefits of the cloud's pooled resources according to the text?

  • Economies of scale (correct)
  • Reduced power consumption and backup time
  • Increased hardware configuration options
  • Automatic data uploads from drones

    • What is the key difference between the cloud and the mainframe era described in the text?

    <p>Cloud provides elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the mainframe era described in the text?

    <p>Large-scale high-speed centralized computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the cloud and the mainframe era according to the text?

    <p>The cloud provides elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key characteristic of the Client-Server Era?

    <p>Users could send requests across the Internet to servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why organizations prefer the cloud?

    <p>Enhanced control and visibility of security and disaster preparedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason when the cloud might not make sense for an organization?

    <p>When law or industry practice requires physical control or possession of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Cloud Computing Era?

    <p>Access is limited to personal computers (PCs) and thin clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the growth of Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue suggest?

    <p>Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud computing solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the preference for cloud computing?

    <p>Availability of high-speed internet connections at affordable prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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